Technical Motor Underwriter

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Technical Motor Underwriter to join their Commercial Solutions Team. This role involves developing underwriting strategies, enhancing market propositions, and leading underwriting capabilities. The ideal candidate will have high underwriting authority and a strong commercial acumen. The position offers competitive salary and various benefits, including a bonus opportunity and generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14%

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year

Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Opportunity to make a difference through volunteering

Support for wellbeing with various tools and programs

Qualifications

• Experienced Commercial Motor Underwriter with high underwriting authority.
• Understanding of performance issues at the Commercial Segment level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Underwriting Strategy and best practices.
• Lead the development of open market propositions for the commercial Mid-Market.
• Develop strong Commercial Motor Underwriting capability across trading teams.

Skills

Commercial Motor Underwriting

Leadership

Risk Management

Commercial Business Acumen

Job description

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Technical Motor Underwriter - Salary is Competitive

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Motor Underwriter to be part of the UK Commercial Solutions Team, operating at UK level supporting our trading teams to develop and implement solutions for our most complex cases and risk profiles.

This role is ideal for someone with high levels of underwriting authority looking to further develop their knowledge and segment specialisms, maximizing opportunities through market-leading propositions and solutions for individual cases and blocks of business, working closely with the Trading and Broker Performance Team.

About the job:

• Assist with the Underwriting Strategy, philosophy/principles, best practices, and processes.
• Lead the continual development of our open market propositions for the commercial Mid-Market.
• Develop and lead strong Commercial Motor Underwriting capability across trading teams.
• Ensure knowledge and insight into the performance of the Mid Market Commercial Motor Segment, supporting SME Planning & performance, and linking to the CUO Team.
• Develop leading knowledge, capability, and expertise across the Commercial Motor Sector.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experienced Commercial Motor Underwriter with high underwriting authority, eager to develop and expand knowledge and authority across Property and Liability Classes, complementing Commercial Motor Underwriting expertise.
• Understanding of performance issues at the Commercial Segment level for Mid-Market, Scheme & Small Commercial Business to direct actions and identify opportunities or threats to underwriting performance.
• Strong commercial business acumen to build and deliver business cases.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities within a large, sophisticated organization.
• Good knowledge of risk management and its application across the Commercial Motor Segment within Mid-Market.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. We invest in you and offer numerous benefits.
• Salary is Competitive, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary, performance-dependent.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14%, depending on your contributions.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the company's success with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work.
• Opportunity to make a difference through our Aviva Communities and 3 paid volunteering days.
• Support for wellbeing with various tools and programs.

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We also support flexible working arrangements, including job sharing.