Senior Underwriter US Property

Aviva Direct Ireland Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance firm in London seeks an experienced underwriter to join their US Property team. The role involves managing complex accounts, influencing underwriting strategy, and collaborating with stakeholders. Successful candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to address regulatory requirements. This position offers a competitive salary with various benefits, including generous holiday and healthcare options.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Benefit

Discount on Aviva products

Matching Share Plan

Supportive policies including parental leave

Flexible benefits

Volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong underwriting experience required, preferably with complex risks.
• Proven ability to influence strategy and work with senior stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Join the US Property team, focusing on large and complex programs.
• Handle major accounts and build strong partnerships.
• Influence underwriting strategy and drive growth.

Skills

Strong underwriting experience with complex risks

Ability to influence strategy and collaborate with senior stakeholders

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practice

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Clear communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Job description

Salary

Competitive depending on skills and experience.

Location

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London

Ideal candidate

Someone who loves solving complex underwriting challenges, influencing strategy, and helping colleagues grow their expertise.

About the job

You’ll join our US Property team, working on large and complex programs that shape Aviva’s presence in this space. The role combines technical underwriting expertise with strategic thinking — from handling major accounts and building strong partnerships to influencing underwriting strategy and driving growth. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders and play a key role in building relationships that matter.

Skills and experience

• 框Strong underwriting experience with complex risks.
• 框Ability to influence strategy and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• 框Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• 框Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• 框Clear communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.

Nice‑to‑have

• 框Experience leading projects or initiatives.
• 框Familiarity with emerging risk trends.

Benefits

• 框Competitive starting salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• 框Bonus opportunity – the actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• 框Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 框29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• 框Aviva‑funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
• 框Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• 框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.
• 框Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• 框Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• 框Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
• 框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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