Senior Underwriter, Wholesale Marine Cargo Specialist

4 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Aviva Full time

About the Role:

The Senior Underwriter, Wholesale Marine Cargo, will play a key part in the continued success, growth, and ambition we have for Marine. This role sits within a team of 5 writing wholesale cargo business, from the Box and a wider team of 12 marine underwriters in London.

Our appetite is broad & worldwide including North America. Whilst we are a company market operating in the Lloyd's building, we have all the necessary surplus lines and other global licences to write business globally. Experience is required of writing cargo and stock throughput business in this environment, regardless of whether your experience is Lloyd's based, or office based.

You will have accountability for:

  1. Delivering the volume, quality and profitability of growth opportunities to the Line of Business which enables them to hit their plan targets
  2. Building relationships with brokers and customers all over the world, including some travel
  3. Responsible for the performance and development of the risks assigned to you and as per plan. Plans include metrics for new and renewal targets for GWP, NWP, Loss Ratio, Expense Ratio, and Combined Ratio, and rate achievement
  4. Case by case judgement required to ensure overall strategy and governance targets are met

Success is measured by delivery of pipeline to achieve plan, growth in GWP and profit, positive intermediary and client sentiment and trust and – importantly - never forgetting the ability to help foster a great team ethos which brings out the very best in everybody.

About You:

We are looking for someone with experience in underwriting and handling London market wholesale cargo and stock throughput business. You should have a proven track record of underwriting a portfolio for a London Market/Lloyd's Marine account including understanding the metrics required to monitor such a portfolio. Well regarded by major London market brokers with the ability to build and maintain relationships. Results oriented and the ability to plan and prioritise effectively.

What We Offer:

We have a lot to offer our colleagues, including a competitive salary, bonus opportunity, generous pension scheme, 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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