Underwriter - Financial Institutions & Management Liabilities

Aviva; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Underwriter to join their Financial Institutions team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, underwriting key insurance products while collaborating with brokers and clients. With a focus on professional growth, the position encourages building strong relationships and managing diverse insurance portfolios. The company values inclusivity and offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all employees. If you're ready to advance your career in a market-leading firm, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Retailer discounts

Free Aviva shares

Supportive policies

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting Financial Institutions and related insurance products.
• Strong communication and time management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Financial Institutions and related insurance products.
• Negotiate with brokers and clients to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Underwriting Financial Institutions

Commercial Directors and Officers Liability

Commercial Crime Insurance

Cyber Insurance

Pension Trustees Liability

Professional Indemnity Underwriting

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Relationship Building

Job description

Underwriter - Financial Institutions & Management Liabilities

Underwriter - Financial Institutions & Management Liabilities

Are you experienced in the Regional Financial Lines (FL) & Institutions market and seeking a new challenge?

We are expanding our Financial Institutions capabilities in the UK regional space and looking for an Underwriter to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with excellent communication and people skills, as you will negotiate with key broker partners, meet large clients face-to-face during pre-renewal meetings, and develop our FL offerings across the UK Regional network.

About the role:

You will be part of the Regional Financial Lines team, operating under a Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) underwriting license. The successful candidate will underwrite Financial Institutions, Directors and Officers Liability insurance, and Commercial Crime insurance. Responsibilities include underwriting renewals and new business aligned with GCS & Mid-Market strategies. Strong communication and time management skills are essential for collaborating internally and externally to achieve business objectives.

This position suits a motivated, professional individual eager to advance their career within a market-leading insurer.

Skills and experience required:

• Experience in underwriting Financial Institutions, Commercial Directors and Officers Liability, and Commercial Crime insurance
• Experience in Cyber, Pension Trustees Liability, or Professional Indemnity underwriting is advantageous
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Interest in business and macroeconomic environment
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, brokers, agents, and clients to drive growth

What we offer:

• Competitive salary (dependent on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – up to 10% of annual salary, based on performance
• Generous pension scheme – employer 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
• Paid volunteering days and participation in Aviva Communities
• Support for wellbeing with various tools and resources

Learn more and calculate your potential total reward using our online calculator.

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.

Our flexible working models combine office and remote work, typically around 50% in the office weekly.

For more about working at Aviva, visit our website.

We interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. Please notify us via email if you have a disclosed disability.

To apply, submit your application online or contact Tawana Chin at 07789 624461 or [e-mail] for alternative application methods.

About Aviva

We serve 33 million customers, providing life, general, and health insurance, along with asset management. Our mission is to protect and empower our customers, creating a sustainable future for all.