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Commercial Trading Underwriter - Salary between £40,000 and £60,000
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Trading Underwriter to join our UK-wide Delegated Authority/Schemes team.
As an Underwriter in this team, you will be responsible for servicing brokers with delegated authority for specific commercial insurance schemes. This role involves managing business relationships and being the main point of contact for referrals outside the broker’s delegated authority.
You will work closely with brokers and customers to understand their needs, using data and insights to improve performance and profitability. You will also collaborate with brokers to enhance efficiencies and support growth.
This role is suitable for an experienced Underwriter, either from a broker or insurer background, who is passionate about developing their career and enjoys nurturing relationships for mutual benefit.
A bit about the job:
1. Provide technical referral support for Brokers and lower license holders, aligned with our Underwriting Strategy and customer/broker value.
2. Monitor overall Delegated Authority Schemes performance and contribute to Aviva’s strategy.
3. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to Delegation of Underwriting authority.
4. Implement material changes to Delegated Authority Schemes, including documentation, UW Guide, pricing, and wordings.
5. Identify profitable development opportunities within individual Delegated Authority Schemes.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
* Proven experience in Commercial Motor and/or Commercial Property & Liability underwriting.
* Strong relationship management skills.
* Ability to handle complex risks and technical referrals, supporting and mentoring junior team members.
* Excellent risk analysis, communication, and presentation skills for brokers and customers.
* Confidence to lead and challenge Broker partners to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
What you’ll get for this role:
1. Our purpose - "with you today, for a better tomorrow" - reflects our commitment to investing in our colleagues.
2. Starting salary between £40,000 and £60,000, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
3. Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary, based on performance.
4. Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution from Aviva.
5. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days.
6. Discounts on Aviva products (up to 40%) and other retailers.
7. Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares annually through our Matching Share Plan and Share in the Success schemes.
8. Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
9. Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work.
10. Opportunity to make a difference through Aviva Communities and paid volunteering days.
11. Comprehensive wellbeing support and tools.
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Aviva is for everyone:
We embrace diversity and 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, to suit our employees’ needs.
Our flexible working options include location, hours, and working patterns, with most employees spending about 50% of their time in the office, balancing flexibility and collaboration.
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