Senior Underwriting Manager

7 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Aviva Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Underwriting Manager to join our team at Aviva. As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will be responsible for driving profitable growth and setting strategic direction for our Manchester branch.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a team of underwriters to deliver high-quality underwriting results and ensure strong underwriting capability development.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve branch financial performance, analyzing data trends and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Provide technical advice and analysis to support underwriting decisions and contribute to our National Underwriting Strategy.
  • Manage underwriting accounts and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and improve customer satisfaction.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in underwriting leadership, with a strong background in Property and Casualty.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data trends and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Strong coaching and mentoring skills, with experience in managing complex non-standard underwriting arrangements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop strategic relationships with brokers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of insurance regulation, agency, and compliance, with a broad understanding of the insurance industry.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunity.
  • Generous pension scheme, with Aviva contributing up to 14%.
  • 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 our Matching Share Plan.
  • 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.
About Aviva

We are an inclusive and welcoming company, committed to diversity and equality. We want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We flex locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working, combining the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.



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