Assistant Underwriter

2 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Aviva Full time

Assistant Underwriter

Salary: Competitive

Are you someone who is passionate about partnering with brokers and customers to truly understand their wants and needs?

Then look no further we have just the role for you

Aviva are looking for an Assistant Underwriter to join our team You will be aligned to our New Business team to proactively develop and profitably grow, their commercial book of business

The successful applicants will be accountable for day-to-day underwriting activities and will also be using data insight to ensure we are providing whole customer solutions.

A bit about the job:

Your role will include dealing with New Business for brokers and customers whilst collaborating with the team to support in delivering financials. You will also be encouraged to embrace and understand Mid-Market strategy. There will also be opportunities to work towards underwriting licence levels as appropriate.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

Excellent communication, listening, time management and negotiating skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a large complex organisation The ability to communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customers Experience within Trading/Commercial underwriting is desirable but not essential Property and Liability underwriting experience is also desirable but not essential (Motor Trade experience would also be advantageous) Desirable to have good knowledge of the FCA and other relevant regulation and legislation but not essential

What you'll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

Competitive salary, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications Bonus opportunity - 6% 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. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days Make your money go further - 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 to suit you, 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

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Aviva is for everyone:

We're inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.


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