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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 enhance performance and profitability, and collaborate with brokers to improve efficiencies and foster 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 mutually beneficial relationships.
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 overall Delegated Authority Schemes performance and contribute to Aviva's overall 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 areas 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.
* Effective risk analysis, communication, and presentation skills to brokers and customers.
* Confidence to lead and challenge Broker partners to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
What you’ll get for this role:
We are committed to investing in our colleagues, offering a range of benefits:
* Starting salary between £40,000 and £60,000, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
* Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary, based on performance.
* Generous pension scheme—up to 14% contribution from Aviva.
* 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 Save As You Earn scheme.
* Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
* Flexible benefits, including sustainability options like cycle to work.
* Paid volunteering days and participation in Aviva Communities.
* Wellbeing support and tools.
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Aviva is for everyone:
We value inclusivity 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, and adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our colleagues and customers.
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