Technical Motor Underwriter

Aviva; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Technical Motor Underwriter to join their UK Commercial Solutions Team. This role involves supporting trading teams and developing underwriting strategies for complex cases. Ideal for candidates with high underwriting authority, the position offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with various teams. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity of 10%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares annually

Supportive policies for parental leave

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support tools

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with the Underwriting Strategy and best practices.
• Lead development of open market propositions for Mid-Market.
• Build knowledge and 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, 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 underwriting authority looking to further develop their knowledge and segment specialisms, maximising 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:

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 and insight into the performance of the Mid Market Commercial Motor Segment to support SME planning and performance, linking with the CUO Team.
5. Build leading knowledge, capability, and expertise across the Commercial Motor Sector.

Skills and experience required:

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 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, sophisticated organization.
5. Good knowledge of risk management and its application within the Commercial Motor Segment for 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% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• 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 sustainable options like cycle to work.
• Opportunity to contribute to Aviva Communities with 3 paid volunteering days.
• Support for wellbeing with various tools and resources.

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Inclusive workplace:

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you're unsure about meeting every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to accessibility, interviewing every disabled applicant who meets minimum criteria. Please notify us of any disclosed disability after applying.

Apply online or contact Dylan Wood at 07385 426164 or [e-mail] for alternative application methods.