Delegated Authority Underwriter

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 whom have delegated authority for specific commercial insurance schemes. This role involves being the main point of contact for referrals out with the broker delegated authority. Working closely with brokers to assess any referrals out with their delegated authority and having a continuous learning mentality to personal growth, this role requires a proven commercial underwriter that can communicate clearly and succinctly. 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: Dealing day to day with referrals that are out with brokers Delegated Authority and responding with a clear rationale Supporting Schemes Underwriting Lead and deliver initiatives and/or makes recommendations to improve system performance across the business Have a robust knowledge of the scheme governance and regulatory requirements linked to delegation of underwriting authority Training, Development & Mentoring of less experienced colleagues across the business to help them to grow To continually develop own skills and capability to be the best that you can, and in line with Licence to Grade requirements Skills and experience we’re looking for: Proven experience within Commercial Motor and/or Commercial Property & Liability underwriting Ability to handle complex risks and technical referrals, supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team Ability to lead Broker partner discussions with confidence in order to yield a win win outcome Excellent communication, time management & negotiating skills 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. Salary of up to £40,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity - Competitive % of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in. 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 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 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 look here 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 to Dylan.wood@aviva.com We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.