Construction Midmarket Underwriter
Salary: Circa £55,000
We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction Midmarket Underwriter to join our team in our London Office. You will be aligned to a portfolio of brokers/customers to proactively develop and profitably grow their existing commercial book of business within Aviva!
This is a great job for someone who can partner with brokers and customers to truly understand their wants and needs, using data insight to ensure we provide whole customer solutions.
A bit about the job
As an Underwriter you will work collaboratively within one of our London Underwriting teams to support both the Senior underwriter and Team Manager in delivering financials. You will need great organisation and time management skills including the ability to manage your own diary successfully in a fast-paced environment. Regularly visiting brokers to develop, build up and strengthen working relationships, as well as ensuring continued visibility in the market. A key aspect of this role is handling new business as well as dealing with renewals and mid‑term adjustments.
Skills and experience we’re looking for
- Previous Construction underwriting experience
- The ability to analyse risks and communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customers
- Work collaboratively within a large complex organisation
- Good knowledge of the FCA and other relevant regulation and legislation
- Strong commercial business insight to create and deliver business cases
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.
- Salary: Circa £55,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
- Bonus opportunity - actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
- Generous pension scheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%
- 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
- 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. Even if you don’t tick every box, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
