Technical Motor Underwriter

Aviva; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 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 solutions for complex cases and requires strong leadership and underwriting skills. The ideal candidate will have high underwriting authority and a desire to expand their expertise in the Commercial Motor Segment. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and generous benefits including a pension scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discounts on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually

Flexible benefits including cycle-to-work

Paid volunteering days

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Underwriting Strategy and best practices.
• Lead development of open market propositions for Mid-Market.
• Build expertise across the Commercial Motor Sector.

Skills

Commercial Motor Underwriting

Leadership

Risk Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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, supporting our trading teams to develop and implement solutions for complex cases and risk profiles.

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Skills and Experience:

1. Experienced Commercial Motor Underwriter with high underwriting authority, eager to develop further across Property and Liability classes to complement Commercial Motor Underwriting expertise.
2. Understanding of performance issues at the Commercial Segment level for Mid-Market, Scheme, and Small Commercial Business to guide actions and identify opportunities or threats.
3. Strong commercial acumen to build and deliver business cases.
4. Proven leadership and mentoring skills within a large organization.
5. Good knowledge of risk management applicable to the Commercial Motor Segment within Mid-Market.

What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary, performance-dependent.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution from Aviva.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Up to 40% discounts on Aviva products and other retailers.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle-to-work.
• Paid volunteering days and access to wellbeing support and tools.

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Inclusivity at Aviva:

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Don’t hesitate to apply if you’re unsure about meeting every requirement. We promote flexible working arrangements to suit our employees and customers. Most staff work around 50% in our offices, combining flexibility with collaboration.

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Apply online or contact Dylan Wood at 07385 426164 or via email at [e-mail].