Overview

Mid - Market Underwriter Property & Liability – Manchester

Competitive salary. Aviva is looking for Underwriters to join our team, aligned to a portfolio of brokers/customers, to proactively develop and profitably grow their commercial book of business. The role requires travel to broker visits across the North West broker market.

Responsibilities

• Be a multiclass underwriter operating within agreed guidelines and authority levels to profitably grow the book of business.
• Communicate effectively with brokers and/or customers through regular face-to-face meetings to build confidence in Aviva as 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 essential.
• Ability to analyse risks and communicate/present effectively to brokers and/or customers.
• Ability to 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

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. We invest in our people and offer a range of benefits as an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary: Competitive (depends 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.
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through the Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme.
• Parental and carer leave and other supportive policies.
• Flexible benefits, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Volunteer days (3 paid days) and opportunities to make a difference through Aviva Communities.
• Wellbeing support and tools.

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About Aviva and Working Here

Aviva is for everyone. We are inclusive and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. We consider all forms of flexible working, including part-time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and patterns to suit customers, business needs, and you. Most of our people are smart working—spending around 50% of their time in the office each week—and benefit from flexibility with time together with colleagues.

How to Apply

To find out more about working at Aviva, take a look here. If you require an alternative method of applying, please contact Jessica Mason at 020 4592 2161 or email Jessica.Mason@aviva.com.