Cyber Underwriter
Salary: £34,000 - £44,000
We are expanding our cyber insurance offering in line with our ambition to be a leading provider of cyber insurance within the UK! To support these growths plans we have a fantastic opportunity for a Cyber Underwriter to join our growing and tenacious team This is a great job for an Underwriter with Cyber insurance underwriting (or broking) experience!
The role can be based anywhere in the UK (although the main team are based in Leeds), but we operate flexibly and would expect you to spend your time in the most appropriate location to meet business needs in line with customer demand (i.e. branch, home or broker location).
A bit about the job:
This role is key to the business you will be an integral part in us achieving our growth ambitions by managing relationships with key regional brokers and helping to drive cross-sell growth to the existing Aviva customer base. Additionally, you will:
* Assisting the growth of the UK Cyber account primarily through Regional Brokers
* Build strong working relationships with our brokers and/or customers, regularly having meaningful face to face meetings, to build their confidence in us and to make Aviva their cyber insurer of choice
* Undertaking day to day underwriting tasks - writing primarily new business, with some focus on renewals
* Using data insight to drive cross sell activity on both new and renewal accounts. Providing support to, and acting as a referral point for, our generalist underwriting teams
* Assisting the Regional Cyber Underwriting Manager in delivering our financial targets and promoting our cyber credentials
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
* Cyber insurance underwriting (or broking) experience
* Knowledge of, and interest in, current and emerging cyber-crime trends and risk management
* Confident communication and relationship management skills
* Good negotiation and presentation skills
* Ability to work collaboratively as you will have to work within a close-knit team.
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.
* Starting salary between £34,000 and £44,000 (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
* 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 people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
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