Technical Motor Underwriter

Aviva; York; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks an experienced Technical Motor Underwriter to enhance their UK Commercial Solutions Team. This role involves developing underwriting strategies, leading market propositions, and mentoring within a sophisticated organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and a deep understanding of the Commercial Motor Segment, driving performance and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares annually

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial Motor Underwriting

Leadership

Risk Management

Business 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 levels of underwriting authority who wants 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, philosophy/principles, best practice, and processes.
2. Lead the continual development of open market propositions for commercial Mid-Market.
3. Develop and lead strong Commercial Motor Underwriting capability across trading teams.
4. Ensure knowledge and insight into the performance of the Mid Market Commercial Motor Segment, supporting SME Planning and performance, and linking to the CUO Team.
5. Develop leading knowledge, capability, and expertise across the Commercial Motor Sector.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

1. 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.
2. Understanding of performance issues at the Commercial Segment level for Mid-Market, Scheme, and Small Commercial Business to inform actions and identify opportunities or threats to underwriting performance.
3. Strong commercial business acumen to build and deliver business cases.
4. Proven leadership and mentoring abilities within a large, sophisticated organization.
5. Good knowledge of risk management and its application within the Commercial Motor Segment in Mid-Market.

What you’ll get in this role:

• Competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary, based on performance.
• Generous pension scheme with contributions up to 14%.
• 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 Matching 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.
• Opportunity to contribute to Aviva Communities and use 3 paid volunteering days.
• Support for wellbeing with various tools and resources.

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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

We’re inclusive and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited but don’t meet every requirement, please apply. We encourage applications from women and support flexible working arrangements, including job sharing.

Most of our staff work around 50% in our offices, combining flexibility with teamwork.

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Apply online or contact Dylan Wood at 07385 426164 or email for alternative application methods.