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Commercial Trading Underwriter


Company : Aviva


Location : Leeds, England


Created : 2025-04-24


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Technical Underwriting / Delegated Authority Salary between £40,000 and £60,000 We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Trading Underwriter to join our UK wide Delegated Authority/Schemes team. As a Technical Underwriter in this team you will be responsible for servicing brokers who have delegated authority for specific commercial insurance schemes. This role involves managing the business relationship and being the main point of contact for referrals out with the broker’s delegated authority. Working closely with brokers and customers to truly understand their wants and needs, using data and insight to leverage performance and profitability. Working with the broker to enhance efficiencies and bolster growth. This role would suit an experienced Technical Underwriter either from a broker or insurer background that is passionate about developing their career and enjoys nurturing relationships for mutual benefit. A bit about the job: Technical referral support for Brokers and lower licence holders reflecting our Underwriting Strategy and the customer/broker valueBe knowledgeable of overall Delegated Authority Schemes performance and contribute to overall Aviva strategyHave a knowledge of regulatory requirements linked to Delegation of Underwriting authorityEnsure embedment of material change to Delegated Authority Scheme including documentation, UW Guide, pricing, wordings etc.Accountable for identifying areas of profitable development within individual Delegated Authority SchemesSkills and experience we’re looking for: Proven experience within Commercial Motor and/or Commercial Property & Liability underwritingStrong relationship management skillsAbility to handle complex risks and technical referrals, supporting and mentoring more junior members of the teamWell developed skills to analyse risks, communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customersAbility to lead and challenge Broker partners with confidence in order to yield a win-win outcomeWhat you’ll get for this role: Startingsalary between £40,000 and £60,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.Generouspensionscheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.29 daysholidayplus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 daysMake your money go further - Up to 40%discount on Aviva products , and other retailer discountsUp to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through ourMatching Share Planand share in the success of Aviva with ourSave As You EarnschemeBrilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parental and carer’s leaveFlexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability optionssuch as cycle to workMake a difference, be part of ourAviva Communitiesand use your 3paid volunteering days to help othersWe take yourwellbeingseriously with lots of support and toolsAviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive andwelcome everyone– we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. 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. To find out more about working at Aviva take a lookhere We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Dylan Wood a call on 07385 426164 or send an email toDylan.wood@#J-18808-Ljbffr