Head of Property and Specialty Lines Underwriting Leader

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aviva Full time

Aviva Job Opportunity:


We are seeking a skilled professional to lead our Property and Specialty Lines underwriting strategy in the UK.


Role Overview:


In this newly created key role, you will be responsible for setting and executing the underwriting strategy for Property and Specialty Lines classes across Commercial Lines.


You will work closely with the Chief Underwriting Officer, Commercial Lines, and the Commercial Lines Senior leadership team to deliver ambitious growth targets for our Commercial Lines business.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Set the UK GI underwriting strategy for the Property and Specialty Lines classes, across Commercial Lines
  • Ownership of the underwriting authority delegation to CL underwriters across Property and Specialty Lines classes ensuring these are clearly understood and are fit for purpose
  • Ensuring the effective operation of control frameworks to ensure underwriters work within their Underwriting authorities
  • Defining the CL Underwriting Risk Appetite in the context of the CL P&L pertaining to Property and Specialty Lines classes
  • Responsible for the creation and maintenance of technical underwriting guidance for Property and Specialty Lines classes
  • In conjunction with the Exposure Management, Pricing and Insights – set pricing strategy and rates for Property and Specialty Lines
  • Work with the Reinsurance team to place our reinsurance treaties

Requirements:



  • First class Property & Specialty Lines underwriting, product & pricing know how
  • Understanding of risks faced by a Commercial Lines business and the controls to manage and mitigate the risks with a particular emphasis on insured perils
  • Involvement in projects involving regulation and legislation
  • Strong Reinsurance experience & understanding of aggregation of risk and capital
  • High performance People Leadership

What We Offer:


We have a competitive salary package, bonus opportunity, generous pension scheme, 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and more.


We value diversity and inclusivity, and we are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming and supportive of all employees.


Aviva is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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