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GCS Head of Construction Underwriting

3 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aviva plc Full time

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GCS Head of Construction & Latent Defects Apply locations London (UK) posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R

GCS Head of Construction & Latent Defects

Salary: Competitive

Aviva Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) is a GI business that manages large & complex business risks through the London Market and our UK Regional Branch network. GCS has an ambition to grow organically in the UK and in the wider Global London market from £1.5bn to £2.5-3bn by 2028, with a sub 94% COR - to be the go-to insurer for large and complex risks, supported by 21 st century systems and processes.

Are you someone who has a proven track record on managing the P&L for a London Market Construction account including leading performance management, strong broker relationships and running an experienced team of underwriters, looking for your next role? Then look no further this role is for you

Aviva are a market leader in the Construction & Latent Defects arena – with an account of c. £125m GWP and rapidly growing. The role will lead a team of 12 underwriters in London as well as dotted line reporting for another 2 underwriters outside of London. The role is also responsible for supporting technical development of 5 support staff in our operations Division. Our appetite is broad & worldwide for Construction including North America and is defined by the Line of Business Head if in conjunction with the CUO for Specialty. Head of Construction in conjunction with the Underwriting Director of Specialty.

A bit about the job:

The successful person in this role will lead, develop and implement the Construction & Latent Defects strategy and will be responsible for and managing Construction & Latent Defects P&L (Profit & Loss) within GCS. Acting as Ultimate Technical Underwriting Referral point for Construction & Latent Defects. As well as building the team, developing new products and appetite extensions, representing Construction & Latent Defects at external events, industry bodies and with key internal collaborators in Technical Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Risk & Governance. Ensuring the achievement of planned outcomes, performance levels and targets.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

  • Proven track record on managing the P&L for a Construction account including leading performance management
  • Strong technical knowledge of Construction & Latent Defects and broker relationships
  • Direct experience of running an experienced team of underwriters
  • Track record of profitable growth and performance management in Construction portfolios
  • Strong technical Underwriting background

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,
  • Attractive Bonus Opportunity which would be a % of your annual salary. (Actual among 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, 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:

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