Overview
Location: Birmingham or Bristol, United Kingdom
We are currently looking for multiple Trading Underwriters to join Aviva. This role is for someone who comes from a broking or underwriting background and is passionate about developing in their career. You will be aligned to a portfolio of brokers/customers to proactively develop and profitably grow their commercial book of business. You will service brokers, underwrite new business, renewals and MTAs, and travel to broker visits across the Midlands or the South West.
This role does require you to go out on broker visits across the Midlands or the South West, so there is a need to be flexible with travel.
Responsibilities
* To be a multiclass underwriter who operates within agreed guidelines and authority levels to profitably grow the book of business
* Great communicator who regularly has meaningful face-to-face meetings with brokers and/or customers to build their confidence in us and to make Aviva their insurer of choice
* Deal end to end with brokers/customers book of business
* Embrace and understand Aviva\'s SME strategy
* Be curious to grow understanding of the commercial business
Skills and experience
* Previous property & liability underwriting experience is preferred, but not essential — full training can be provided, but some experience of working in Insurance is essential
* The ability to analyse risks and communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customers
* Work collaboratively within a large, complex organisation
* Good knowledge of the FCA and other relevant regulation and legislation
* Strong commercial business acumen to create and deliver business cases
What you\'ll get for this role
* Salary is competitive depending on 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, with option 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
Equality and inclusion
Aviva is for everyone: We\'re inclusive and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.
How to apply
We would love you to submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please contact Dylan Wood at 07385 426164 or Dylan.wood@aviva.com
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance
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