Technical Underwriting Associate

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

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Technical Underwriting Associate to join their DUA Hub in Norwich. The role involves supporting service standards, managing underwriting authority relationships, and contributing to risk management. Ideal for candidates with experience in the insurance sector and strong analytical skills, this position offers significant autonomy and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity up to 8% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually

Flexible benefits such as cycle-to-work schemes

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Experience in Delegated Underwriting or Operational Effectiveness roles.
• Proficiency in delivering accurate reports.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Delegated Underwriting

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Team Coordination

Tools

Risk Management Software

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Posted:

17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Delegated Authority Governance Associate

Starting salary £35,000

Locations: Norwich, London or Worthing

Our Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA) Hub is in a key growth area within our business. We are looking to enhance our performance through modern management practices, creating a fantastic opportunity for a Delegated Authority Governance Associate to join our new team. This role is ideal for someone with prior experience and strong analytical skills who aspires to grow their career with 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 management 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 be part of 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 accurate insights to senior management. The role offers significant autonomy, allowing the individual to own their subject matter and contribute to DUA segment development.

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 in reporting for UK and international standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and team coordination skills to meet deadlines.

What we offer:

Our purpose — "with you today, for a better tomorrow" — reflects our commitment to investing in our colleagues. We offer various benefits, including:

• Starting salary of £35,000 (dependent on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity up to 8% of annual salary based on performance.
• 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.
• Discounts on Aviva products (up to 40%) and other retailers.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our Matching Share Plan and Share in the Success schemes.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits such as cycle-to-work schemes.
• Paid volunteering days and community engagement.
• Wellbeing support and tools.

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Inclusivity at Aviva:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-sharing options. We adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and colleagues. Most of our team members work around 50% of their time in the office, balancing flexibility with collaboration.