Corporate Property Underwriter

Aviva; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Corporate Property Underwriter - Salary is competitive

Location - Manchester, Leeds

GCS is a significant growth area for Aviva, and it continues to build its relationship in the UK/Multinational arena.

We are seeking a person who can bring skills and knowledge to make possible further growth and development of our team members and portfolio.

People and teamwork are central to our success - we see our employees as customers and advocates and therefore strive to create an environment that ensures all our people can contribute, feel appreciated and develop competitive skills for the future.

A bit about the job:

The position on offer is as a Property Underwriter on Corporate Property, a team within our Global Corporate and Speciality team. Being a ‘Team player’, including support of management and the development of colleagues.

The role will include underwriting UK and Multinational Corporate Property Business. It will contribute to the development and execution of the team strategy and business plan and will deliver an excellent service to our customers (brokers and clients) and business partners.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• A good level of experience in Property Insurance, including underwriting, risk assessment, pricing, coverage and setting of terms
• Good customer service and complaint handling skills including communication and negotiation skills
• Understanding of Aviva’s ‘Global Corporate & Speciality’ products offered and an understanding of the regulatory aspects of writing commercial insurance
• Good knowledge of the market, its issues and dynamics, including reinsurance
• ACII qualification or progression towards preferable

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% 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
• 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

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 around 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 Dylan Wood a call on 07385 426164 or send an email to [e-mail].