Technical Underwriting Associate

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Technical Underwriting Associate to enhance performance within their Delegated Underwriting Authority Hub. This role offers significant autonomy and involves supporting service standards, managing risk events, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have experience in the insurance sector and strong analytical skills. The position is based in London and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity: Up to 8% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme: Up to 14% contribution

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products and other retailers

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Experience in Delegated Underwriting or related roles.
• Proficiency in delivering accurate reports.
• Ability to ensure regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop service standards for the DUA Hub.
• Produce content and assist with reporting.
• Manage risk events and provide insights to leadership.

Skills

Delegated Underwriting

Change Management

Commercial Effectiveness

Operational Effectiveness

Stakeholder Management

Team Coordination

Tools

Risk Management Software

Job description

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Technical Underwriting Associate, London

Client: Aviva

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8c79bf7de00b

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Delegated Authority Governance Associate

Starting salary: £35,000

Locations: Norwich, London, or Worthing

Our Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA) Hub is a key growth area within our business. We are looking to enhance our performance through modern management practices, offering a fantastic opportunity for a Delegated Authority Governance Associate to join our newly created team. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience and strong analytical skills who aspires to excel in the UK's leading Insurance, Wealth, and Retirement business.

About the role:

This role supports, implements, and develops service standards for the DUA Hub, ensuring effective onboarding and control of delegated underwriting authority relationships throughout their lifecycle. It adds value by maintaining service excellence and enabling strategic and tactical solutions across the DUA lifecycle. The individual will work within a collaborative team focused on high-quality processes and risk management, supporting the Underwriting Community and Scheme Owners. Responsibilities include producing content, assisting with reporting, managing risk events, and providing management insights to senior leadership. The role offers significant autonomy, allowing ownership of the subject matter and contributing to the development of the DUA segment.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience in Delegated Underwriting, Change, Commercial, or Operational Effectiveness roles within the insurance sector.
• Proficiency in delivering accurate, relevant, and timely reports.
• Beneficial experience with outsourcing and risk management software.
• Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance with UK and international standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and team coordination skills to meet deadlines.

What you’ll get:

We are committed to investing in our colleagues. Benefits include:

• Starting salary: £35,000 (dependent on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity: Up to 8% of annual salary, performance-dependent
• Generous pension scheme: Up to 14% contribution from Aviva
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Discounts on Aviva products and other retailers, up to 40%
• 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
• Paid volunteering days to support community involvement
• Wellbeing support and tools

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Inclusivity:

We are inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We offer flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-sharing options, and adapt locations and hours to suit our colleagues and customers.