Trading Underwriter

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our Northern Underwriting Teams!

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, with a focus on Property and Casualty to bolster the growing Liverpool business. This role will be home based with regular travel to Manchester and around the Liverpool area.

As a Trading Underwriter you will:

·  Be aligned to a portfolio of customers/brokers, dedicated to developing the commercial book of business, to deliver our purpose
·  Be 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)

Skills and Experience:

·  You will already have good technical and commercial underwriting expertise in Property and Casualty
·  You will have experience of applying underwriting knowledge to effectively improve processes/procedures
·  You are responsible for your own underwriting caseload within a regulatory environment, following due process and within set authority limits
·  You will possess the ability to analyse complex information and draw out the relevant facts
·  You will have excellent business development/customer engagement skills in order to influence key contacts in the marketplace
·  You will possess excellent communication and strong negotiation skills 

What will you get for this role?

·  Salary up to £45,000 depending on skills, experience and qualifications
·  Generous defined contribution pension scheme
·  Annual performance related bonus and pay review
·  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 wellbeing 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 wellbeing.

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 and Equal Opportunity

One of Aviva’s core values is Care More, and this is brought to life through the flexible ways we love 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 Lacey Lane Mckoy in the Resourcing team on 0121 234 7612 or Lacey.lane-mckoy@aviva.com