New Business Trading Underwriter - Property and Liability
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New Business Trading Underwriter - Property and Liability
Leeds
We are looking for a Trading Underwriter with Property and Liability experience to join our New Business team in Leeds. This role is focused on writing quality, profitable business and building long term broker relationships in the regional market.
You will have clear underwriting authority and manage your own new business portfolio, with support available for more complex risks. The role offers real exposure to broker trading, technical decision making, and portfolio ownership within a large, established insurer.
A bit about the job:
Underwriting profitable new business across Property and Liability within agreed authority levels
Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and key customers
Making sound technical and commercial underwriting decisions
Providing clear and timely technical guidance to brokers and internal stakeholders
Managing and developing your own portfolio to deliver growth and performance targets
Working closely with colleagues across trading, underwriting, and operations to achieve the best customer outcomes
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
Proven experience underwriting Property and Liability risks in the commercial or mid market space
Strong broker facing and relationship management skills
Confident decision making and a commercial mindset
Good understanding of FCA regulation and underwriting governance
Experience working within a large or complex insurance organisation
Due to this being a role in scope for Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) it is a prerequisite that you are not currently bankrupt and do not have an unspent conviction for a serious criminal offence, in applying for this role you are certifying that you satisfy both of these requirements.
What you’ll get for this role:
Competitive salary (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
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.
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- Location:
- Leeds
- Job Type:
- PartTime