Trading Underwriter - Engineering, Construction and Renewable Energy
Aviva, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
We are currently seeking an Underwriter to be a part of our Engineering and Renewable Energy Team. The regional team is responsible for underwriting a multimillion‑pound portfolio, predominantly transacted via insurance brokers. As the Trading Underwriter, you’ll provide first‑class service to your aligned customers and brokers, drive new business and professional relationships, and directly contribute to the underwriting profit and loss, trading and service delivery goals.
Although our preference is for an individual with an Engineering and Renewable Energy Insurance background, we welcome highly motivated and talented individuals from other insurance and trading backgrounds, including brokerage and claims experience, as long as they have an understanding of Engineering or Renewable Energy insurance.
Training will be provided. Our programme will help you make an immediate impact on our business, build your knowledge, develop professional skills, and grow effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide quotations for renewals, new business and alterations whilst operating within agreed guidelines and authority levels for an aligned panel of brokers.
* Build positive relationships with internal and external customers and brokers to deliver the underwriting strategy.
* Contribute to improving the efficiency within the team through systems‑thinking methodology and by utilising our digital trading platforms wherever possible.
* Support more senior members of the team in their underwriting and client servicing administration.
Skills and Experience
* Underwriting knowledge to effectively improve processes and procedures (Preferred).
* Experience of being responsible for own underwriting caseload in a regulated environment, following due process and within set authority limits.
* Ability to analyse complex information and draw out the relevant facts with strong attention to detail.
* Excellent business development/customer engagement skills to influence key contacts in the marketplace.
* Familiarity with relevant departmental and Aviva‑wide policies, procedures and guidelines.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (depending on location, 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 the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
* Aviva‑funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
* 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, 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.
Inclusive Recruitment
Aviva is for everyone. We’re inclusive and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. We consider all forms of flexible working, including part‑time and job shares.
Application Process
We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Jessica Mason a call on 07387 545 666 or send an email to Jessica.Mason@aviva.com.
Additional Job Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Insurance
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