Existing Business Trading Underwriter - Property & Liability

Aviva Direct Ireland Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is looking for a Trading Underwriter specializing in Property & Liability to join their Leeds branch. You will be responsible for underwriting profitable business, building relationships with brokers, and collaborating on complex risks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and negotiation skills and experience in a large organization. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares through Matching Share Plan

Supportive leave policies

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Experience in Property & Liability underwriting required.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are crucial.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage time effectively is essential.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite profitable existing business within agreed guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong broker/customer relationships.
• Provide technical support and resolve queries.
• Collaborate with internal teams for the best customer outcomes.
• Manage your own portfolio and contribute to team success.

Skills

Property & Liability underwriting

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Knowledge of FCA regulations

Experience in complex organizations

Job description

Overview

Trading Underwriter - Property & Liability

Salary Competitive

We’re looking for a Trading Underwriter with experience in Property and Liability to join our team. You’ll help us grow profitable business by building strong relationships with brokers and customers. This role sits within our Leeds branch where we focus on delivering tailored underwriting solutions. You’ll work independently within your authority, and collaborate on more complex risks when needed. Your work will directly support Aviva’s strategy and customer-first approach.

A bit about the job

• Underwriting profitable existing business within agreed guidelines.


• Building and maintaining strong broker/customer relationships.


• Providing technical support and resolving queries.


• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver the best customer outcomes.


• Managing your own portfolio and contributing to team success.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Experience in Property & Liability underwriting.


• Strong communication and negotiation skills.


• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage time effectively.


• Knowledge of FCA and relevant regulations.


• Experience working in a large, complex organisation.

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.

• Competitivesalary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)




• Bonus opportunity - Competitive % 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 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 ourMatching Share Planand share in the success of Aviva with ourSave As You Earnscheme




• Brilliantlysupportive policiesincluding parental and carer’s leave




• Flexible benefitsto suit you, includingsustainability optionssuch as cycle to work




• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3paid volunteering days to help others




• We take yourwellbeingseriously with lots of support and tools