Trainee Underwriting Assistant

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Aviva Full time

Trainee Underwriting Assistant

Are you a strong, dynamic and positive person with a can-do, will-do approach? Do you have an interest in the Insurance, Finance and/or Risk industries and are looking to build a long-lasting, successful career then look no further

A bit about the job:

As a Trainee Underwriting Assistant you will be collaborating with our Trading Underwriter team in London to deliver end-to-end policy management for large, complex corporate risks. You will be delivering business-important metrics alongside our management team and spotting and driving opportunities for operational improvements. You will also be acting on feedback from customers and sharing ideas with managers and peers.

Please note, occasional travel to our Worthing office may be required for the role.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

Proven record of delivering excellent customer outcomes

Experience in building and encouraging positive internal and external relationships

Good knowledge of IT including spreadsheets; databases and word processing

Previous underwriting experience is not essential as full training will be provided

Previous experience in the insurance or financial industry is preferable but, again, not essential (Accident & Health underwriting experience desired but not required)

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.

Starting salary Circa £26,000 (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

Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.

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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