Executive Trading Underwriter

Aviva Direct Ireland Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Greater London is seeking an Executive Trading Underwriter to manage a portfolio of Property business. This role involves extensive broker engagement, face-to-face negotiations, and a strong emphasis on personal development. Candidates should have Property underwriting experience or solid underwriting process knowledge. In return, the company offers competitive salary, potential bonuses, and a range of employee benefits including generous pension schemes and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

Discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Understanding of underwriting processes and experience in underwriting.
• Experience engaging with brokers or customers face-to-face.
• Ability to analyze complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a portfolio of Property business to secure profitable growth.
• Conduct face-to-face negotiations with brokers.
• Take ownership of personal development with team support.

Skills

Property underwriting experience

Broker negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Job description

Overview

Executive Trading Underwriter

Salary - Competitive

This is a great job for someone who has Property underwriting experience (or strong underwriting process knowledge from an administration‑based role) and is ready to take the next step in a market‑leading team. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys building broker relationships, negotiating face‑to‑face, and taking ownership of their own portfolio. We’re looking for someone who is curious, commercially minded, and excited to grow their technical and behavioural capability with full support from Aviva.

A bit about the job:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Aviva’s market‑leading Property Investors team as an Executive Trading Underwriter. You’ll underwrite your own portfolio of Property business, operating within agreed guidelines and authority levels to secure profitable growth while pursuing new opportunities across the market. You’ll work closely with brokers and customers to understand their needs and deliver high‑quality underwriting outcomes. The role is based in London and you’ll meet brokers regularly for face‑to‑face negotiations. You will also take ownership of your own development, with strong support from the team to help you achieve your career ambitions.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting experience and a solid understanding of underwriting processes
• Proven face‑to‑face broker or customer engagement skills, including negotiation
• Ability to analyse complex information and extract the key facts
• Strong attention to detail with a positive, adaptable mindset
• Good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

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 - Competitive (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 8% 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, with option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• 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
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Paid volunteering days and opportunities to engage with Aviva Communities
• Wellbeing support and tools

How to apply

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Aviva is for everyone

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply. We 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. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here.