Trading Underwriter

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our Underwriting teams based in Belfast.

We have a reputation for being forward-thinking due to the hugely hardworking people who work here that combine an in-depth understanding of good business with an instinct for what pushes our customers' buttons.

They understand that what they do helps people put things right when they go wrong, and even bring some stability when the worst comes to the worst.

We are looking for an expert, dynamic Commercial Mid-Market Trading Underwriter to help the team, and supports the Manager in delivering the team financial performance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

·  Develop, build and strengthen relationships with aligned customers/brokers, providing technical support and assistance
·  Understands what matters to the customer/broker and how that fits with the teams plans and strategies
·  Maintain visibility in the marketplace
·  Proactively understands the customer and their needs
·  Provide the right solution for the customer at the right time, through the life cycle of the relationship
·  Pull on the right people to deliver the best outcome
·  Develop an expertise where necessary to meet customer demand
·  Make the right underwriting decisions, reflecting our strategy and the customer/broker value
·  Influence key contacts in the marketplace through business development/customer engagement skills
·  Lead, support and/or deliver initiatives or experiments to improve system performance across the business
·  Aligned to a portfolio of customers/brokers, dedicated to developing the commercial book of business
·  Responsible for underwriting profitable business whilst operating within agreed guidelines and authority level
·  Understand and act on the demand into the team, actively identifying ways to improve the system
·  Operate from the most appropriate location to meet business needs in line with customer demand (i.e. branch, home or broker location)
·  Responsible for your own underwriting caseload within a regulatory environment, following due process and within set authority limits

Skills and Experience:

You will already have good technical and commercial underwriting expertise.

·  Portfolio Management - Understands how individual case decision-making influences the overall team result, and uses this to trade a portfolio of cases where appropriate
·  Experience of applying underwriting knowledge to effectively improve processes/procedures
·  Possess the ability to analyse complex information and draw out the relevant facts
·  Excellent business development/customer engagement skills in order to influence key contacts in the marketplace
·  Excellent communication and strong negotiation skills, both written and verbally

What will you get for this role?

·  Salary of £29,000 - £35,000 depending on skills, experience and qualifications
·  Generous defined contribution pension scheme
·  Annual performance related bonus and pay review
·  Minimum holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
·  Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through “My Aviva Extras” plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)
·  Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme

We care about the well-being of our employees:

How you feel at home, work and all aspects of your life are important to us. Our programme – ‘Be Healthy’, ‘Be Mindful’, ‘Be Secure’ and ‘Be Awesome’ supports your physical, mental, financial and social well-being.

Here are just a few highlights:

·  You’ll be able to download Aviva Digital GP - a 24/7 personal GP service that enables you to get a video consultation with a GP and pharmacy service at the touch of a button
·  We offer all UK employees subscriptions to Headspace for FREE
·  We have subsidised 70% off the normal gym membership prices, meaning for a reduced monthly fee you will have access to a wide range of fitness venues.

Additional Information:

One of Aviva’s core values is Care More, and this is brought to life through the flexible ways we like to work. This may include working from home some of the time, or flexible work schedules to accommodate parent and carer responsibilities, further studies and hobbies.

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

As a disability confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability, (As defined in The Equality Act 2010) whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. (By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential).

Please apply through the website and then email the contact listed in the advert to notify us that you meet the conditions for the guaranteed interview scheme.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Shanice Morgan in the Resourcing team on 0121 234 7626 and shanice.morgan@aviva.com

Closing date for applications - Friday 16th August