Trading Underwriter

Aviva; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Southampton is seeking an experienced Trading Underwriter to join their team. In this role, you will manage underwriting of motor fleet risks, build relationships with brokers, and support junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including a pension scheme, bonus opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

Discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares

Supportive policies

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in underwriting, preferably in fleet.
• Ability to communicate effectively with brokers and customers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a consistent track record of underwriting motor fleet risks.
• Build and strengthen relationships with brokers.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Risk assessment and analysis

Collaboration skills

Knowledge of FCA regulations

Commercial acumen

Job description

Trading Underwriter

Southampton

Competitive Salary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and career driven Underwriter to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong relationships with brokers and customers, understanding their fleet insurance needs and using data insights to deliver tailored solutions!

You’ll work collaboratively within one of our Southeast underwriting teams, supporting both the Senior Underwriter and Team Manager in delivering financial targets. Strong organisation and time management skills are essential, as you’ll manage your own diary in a fast-paced environment.

A bit about the job:

• Demonstrate a consistent track record of underwriting motor fleet risks
• Work with insurance brokers and/or customers in the motor trade sector
• Build and strengthen broker relationships through regular visits and market engagement
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Work towards underwriting licence levels appropriate to your job grade

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in underwriting (Fleet experience preferred but not essential)
• Ability to assess and analyse fleet risks, and communicate effectively with brokers/customers
• Strong collaboration skills within a large, complex organisation
• Good knowledge of FCA and other relevant regulations
• Commercial acumen to develop and deliver compelling business cases

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Competitive salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 8% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Jessica Mason a call on 07387 545 666 or send an email to [e-mail].