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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 who have delegated authority for specific commercial insurance schemes. This role involves managing the business relationship 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 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, reflecting our Underwriting Strategy and customer/broker value.
2. Be knowledgeable about the overall performance of Delegated Authority Schemes and contribute to Aviva's strategy.
3. Understand regulatory requirements related to Delegation of Underwriting authority.
4. Ensure implementation of 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.
* Well-developed skills in risk analysis, communication, and presentation to brokers and customers.
* Confidence to lead and challenge Broker partners to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
What you’ll get for this role:
* Our purpose - "with you today, for a better tomorrow" - reflects our commitment to investing in our colleagues.
* Starting salary between £40,000 and £60,000 (dependent on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
* Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary, based on performance.
* Generous pension scheme, with 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 participation in our Save As You Earn scheme.
* Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
* Flexible benefits, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
* Opportunity to make a difference through Aviva Communities and three paid volunteering days annually.
* Comprehensive wellbeing support and tools.
Learn more and calculate your potential total reward using our salary calculator.
Aviva is for everyone:
We are inclusive 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 options, and adapt locations and hours to suit our colleagues and customers.
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