Senior Underwriter

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

Job summary

A leading UK insurer is looking for a Senior Underwriter based in Manchester. In this role, you will influence commercial performance, drive portfolio success, and manage vital broker relationships. You will access professional development through the Commercial Lines Academy. Candidates should have significant experience in underwriting, excellent technical skills, and confidence in handling senior-level discussions. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% annual bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit

Discounts on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 in free shares annually

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Property & Liability or Motor underwriting.
• Ability to assess and price complex risks.
• Confidence in leading senior trading conversations.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable portfolio performance and build strong broker relationships.
• Access to the Commercial Lines Academy for continuous development.

Skills

Property & Liability underwriting

Motor underwriting

Technical underwriting skills

Senior trading conversations

Coaching and mentoring

Understanding of FCA requirements

Job description

Senior Underwriter – Existing Business

Competitive Salary

Manchester

Are you an experienced underwriter looking for your next challenge with one of the UK’s leading insurers? This is an excellent opportunity to take on a high‑impact role where your expertise, judgement and market knowledge will directly influence Aviva’s commercial performance.

We’re looking for confident and capable underwriters who bring strong technical ability, commercial awareness and strategic broker management skills. Whether your background lies in mid‑market, specialist or broader commercial underwriting, we’re keen to speak to professionals who can drive growth, shape deals and help strengthen Aviva’s presence in the regional market.

You’ll also have access to Aviva’s Commercial Lines Academy — our comprehensive capability‑building programme designed to further develop technical skills, enhance trading capability and support long‑term career progression across commercial lines.

A bit about the job

As a Senior Underwriter with Aviva, you’ll take a leading role in driving profitable portfolio performance while building strong broker relationships across your region.

We offer opportunities across New Business, Existing Business (Renewals), or a blend of both — and we recognise many senior underwriters have a clear preference. We’ll work with you to match your strengths and interests, while still offering the flexibility to broaden your exposure if you choose.

Commercial Lines Academy – Senior Development at Aviva

As part of your development, you’ll have access to the Commercial Lines Academy, which offers:

• Advanced technical underwriting pathways

• Multi‑class learning and licensing progression

• Trading, negotiation and broker‑engagement skills training

• Leadership and coaching development

• Market exposure, networking and shadowing opportunities

• Data‑driven insights to strengthen technical decision‑making

The Academy is a key part of Aviva’s commitment to building and supporting high‑performing underwriting talent.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Significant experience in either Property & Liability or Motor underwriting

• Strong technical underwriting skills with the ability to assess and price complex risks

• Confidence in leading senior trading conversations

• Experience coaching and mentoring underwriters to develop technical capability and drive results.

• Solid understanding of FCA requirements and regulatory responsibilities
  

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.

• Competitive salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity – 10% 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 our 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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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 [e-mail].