Technical Motor Underwriter

TN United Kingdom; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Motor Underwriter to join their Commercial Solutions Team. The role involves developing underwriting strategies, leading propositions for the Mid-Market segment, and enhancing commercial motor underwriting capabilities. The ideal candidate will have high underwriting authority and a strong commercial acumen. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity of 10% based on performance

Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products

Share plans including up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experienced Commercial Motor Underwriter with high underwriting authority.
• Strong commercial acumen to build and present business cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with underwriting strategy and best practices.
• Lead development of open market propositions for Mid-Market segment.
• Monitor performance within the Mid-Market Commercial Motor Segment.

Skills

Commercial Motor Underwriting

Leadership

Risk Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Job Opportunity: Technical Motor Underwriter

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Motor Underwriter to join the UK Commercial Solutions Team, supporting trading teams in developing solutions for complex cases and risk profiles.

This role is ideal for someone with high underwriting authority eager to expand their knowledge and segment expertise, creating market-leading propositions and solutions for individual cases and business blocks, working closely with the Trading and Broker Performance Team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with underwriting strategy, principles, best practices, and processes.
2. Lead the development of open market propositions for the commercial Mid-Market segment.
3. Develop and lead strong Commercial Motor Underwriting capabilities across trading teams.
4. Monitor and analyze performance within the Mid-Market Commercial Motor Segment to support SME planning and linkages with the CUO Team.
5. Build expertise and knowledge across the Commercial Motor Sector.

Skills and Experience:

• Experienced Commercial Motor Underwriter with high underwriting authority, seeking to expand knowledge across Property and Liability classes.
• Understanding of performance issues at the Commercial Segment level for Mid-Market, Scheme, and Small Commercial Business.
• Strong commercial acumen to build and present business cases.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills within a large organization.
• Good knowledge of risk management applicable to the Commercial Motor Segment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, dependent on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity of 10% based on performance.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell additional days.
• Discounts on Aviva products and retailer offers.
• Share plans including up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work.
• Paid volunteering days and wellbeing support.

Our Commitment:

We are inclusive and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone, including those who might not meet every requirement, to apply. We offer flexible working arrangements to suit our employees and clients.