Overview
Senior Commercial Underwriter - Salary of up to Circa £50,000
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Commercial 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.
Working closely with brokers and customers to understand their needs, using data and insight to leverage performance and profitability. You will work with the broker to enhance efficiencies and bolster growth. This role would suit an experienced Underwriter from a broker or insurer background who is passionate about developing their career and nurturing relationships for mutual benefit.
Responsibilities
* Technical referral support for Brokers and lower licence holders reflecting our Underwriting Strategy and the customer/broker value
* Be knowledgeable of overall Delegated Authority Schemes performance and contribute to Aviva strategy
* Have knowledge of regulatory requirements linked to Delegation of Underwriting authority
* Ensure embedment of material changes to Delegated Authority Schemes including documentation, UW Guide, pricing, wordings etc.
* Accountable for identifying areas of profitable development within individual Delegated Authority Schemes
Skills and experience
* Proven experience within Commercial Motor and/or Commercial Property & Liability underwriting
* Strong relationship management skills
* Ability to handle complex risks and technical referrals, supporting and mentoring more junior team members
* Well developed skills to analyse risks, communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customers
* Ability to lead and challenge Broker partners with confidence to yield a win-win outcome
What you’ll get
Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. One of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you and being an Aviva colleague.
* Starting Salary of up to Circa £50,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
* Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary; actual amount depends on 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
* 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 Save As You Earn
* Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
* Flexible benefits, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
* 3 paid volunteering days; opportunity to be part of Aviva Communities
* Wellbeing support and resources
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About Aviva
Aviva is for everyone. We’re inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. Flexible working arrangements are considered, including part-time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.
To find out more about working at Aviva, please visit our site. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disclosed disability, please email us after applying so we can arrange an interview.
We’d love to receive your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please contact Dylan Wood at 07385 426164 or Dylan.wood@Aviva.com
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