Underwriting Assistant Construction

Aviva Direct Ireland Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to support insurance operations. This role requires attention to detail and effective coordination within a fast-paced environment. The candidate should have some experience in insurance, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mentality. The position includes a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including pensions, medical benefits, and flexible options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical benefit

Retailer discounts

Free Aviva shares

Supportive policies

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within an insurance environment is desirable.
• Strong communication skills combined with the ability to use initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and good IT skills across standard business tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support to the underwriting process by ensuring accurate data logging.
• Help maintain all user-defined databases for the underwriting unit.
• Manage document workflows to required standards.

Skills

Experience in insurance environment

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Job description

Underwriting Assistant - Construction

Salary: Competitive

This is a great job for someone who is looking to build a career in insurance operations or underwriting support. This role would suit someone with early exposure to the insurance industry—perhaps from an entry‑level underwriting, claims, customer service, or administrative role—who thrives in a structured environment and enjoys accuracy, coordination, and supporting a wider team. If you’re organised, detail‑driven and enjoy being at the heart of a fast‑paced underwriting function, this could be the perfect next step.

A bit about the job:

In this role, you will provide essential support to the underwriting process by ensuring accurate and timely logging of data into the relevant systems before it is passed to our data‑entry team. You will help maintain all user‑defined databases for the underwriting unit and play a key role in resolving transactional data issues—such as cash allocations and debtor signings—within agreed SLAs.

You’ll liaise with our third‑party processing partners, manage document workflows to the correct standards, and support various month‑end procedures as directed. Ultimately, you’ll anticipate the needs of the underwriting team and deliver a proactive, efficient support service that keeps our operations running smoothly.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Prior experience working within an insurance environment desirable (e.g., underwriting, claims, customer service, or similar)
• A friendly, flexible approach with confidence in handling admin and data‑entry tasks
• Strong communication skills combined with the ability to use your initiative
• A collaborative, team‑focused mindset
• Excellent attention to detail and good IT skills across standard business tools

What you’ll get this role:

• 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, 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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