Senior Underwriting Manager

Aviva Direct Ireland Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking a Senior Underwriting Manager to support the profitable growth of its portfolio in the London Market. The role involves underwriting large multinational risks, driving new business through strong relationships, and mentoring less experienced team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive underwriting experience, strong negotiating skills, and a technical background in corporate property insurance. This position promotes agile working with some international travel required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity – 12%

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

Retailer discounts

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Parental and carer’s leave

Flexible benefits including cycling to work

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in UK and Multinational Corporate Property underwriting.
• Strong market relationships and negotiation skills.
• Technical expertise and capability to coach others.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite large complex multinational risks in the London Market.
• Drive new business through strong market relationships.
• Act as a role model, coaching less experienced team members.

Skills

UK and Multinational Corporate Property underwriting

Negotiating skills

Experience in various industry segments

Building relationships with brokers and clients

Proficient in structuring complex insurance programmes

Understanding macro-economic environment

Job description

Senior Underwriting Manager

Salary – Competitive

The Corporate Property team within the Global Corporate & Specialty division of Aviva are seeking a Senior Underwriter to support the profitable growth of their portfolio. This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of large complex multinational accounts.

The role is based in our London Market office situated in EightyFen, London with the flexibility of agile working via our ‘Smart Working’ initiative. There may also be the need to travel both domestically and internationally to meet with colleagues, brokers and customers.

A bit about the job:

This role is to Underwrite large complex multinational risks presented in the London Market, whilst adhering to controls, regulation, and relevant legislation. You will drive new business through strong market relationships by trading and providing a first-class service to our customers/brokers. You will act as an ambassador for Aviva promoting and growing business at industry and external professional level. You will need to build relationships internally and be confident and capable of dealing with all levels from the Executive to Underwriting Assistants. You will be a technical expert acting as a role model, coaching, and mentoring less experienced members of the team to drive continued capability improvement in our business.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in UK and Multinational Corporate Property underwriting within the London Market
• Experience in underwriting a broad range of industry segments, territories, and catastrophe perils
• Proficient in the structuring and placement of complex international insurance programmes and bespoke wordings
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Brokers and clients to drive business growth as well as good negotiating skills
• Be interested in business and the macro-economic environment and a high level of integrity, ethical conduct and professionalism

What you’ll get for this role:

• Salary – Competitive (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity – 12% 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.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• 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 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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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 at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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