Operational Underwriting Assistant

Operational Underwriting Assistant Starting Salary £25,100 Leeds or Manchester This role would suit someone who is early in their insurance career or looking to transition into underwriting from a related field. It ideal for individuals who have previously worked in roles such as claims advisor, broker support, or insurance administration and are ready to take a step into underwriting. If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy working with data, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be a great fit. You might also be newly qualified in insurance or looking to build on your existing knowledge of property insurance. A bit about the job: You’ll join our Corporate Property team within Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS). This role exists to support underwriters with renewals and new business. You’ll help deliver excellent service to brokers and clients. You’ll also contribute to our team strategy and business growth. We value collaboration, and you’ll be a key team player. Skills and experience we’re looking for: Strong attention to detail and accuracy Proficient in IT systems Effective time and resource management Awareness of property insurance Ability to build positive relationships with brokers and clients 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 £25,100 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications) Bonus opportunity - 6% 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. 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 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 Jessica Mason a call on 07387 545 666 or send an email to Jessica.Mason@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.