At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex reinsurance claims and develop a high-performing team.
- Company: Join Aviva, a leader in the insurance industry with a commitment to growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, generous pension scheme, and 29 days holiday.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional development and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business performance while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in handling complex reinsurance claims and managing teams.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 85000 £ per year.
This is a great job for you if you have strong experience handling complex reinsurance claims and enjoy balancing technical excellence with leadership. You may be ready to step into a senior role where your expertise influences outcomes, people development, and business performance. You’re comfortable working with brokers, reinsurers, and internal partners to deliver fair, accurate, and commercial claim outcomes.
A bit about the job: This role exists to lead Aviva’s reinsurance claims portfolio and protect the business through excellent technical reinsurance claims handling. You’ll join our Major & Complex Reinsurance Claims team, which manages high-value, complex recoveries across multiple business lines. The team works closely with underwriting, finance, actuarial, and risk to support profitable growth. You’ll lead reinsurance claim handlers, oversee performance, and ensure consistent, compliant reinsurance claims outcomes. You’ll be accountable for portfolio results, strong market relationships, and developing a market-leading reinsurance claims proposition.
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
- Proven experience handling complex reinsurance claims, including treaty and facultative covers.
- Strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations in reinsurance claims.
- Experience managing or overseeing others, with the ability to coach and develop capability.
- Confidence working with reinsurers, brokers, and senior internal stakeholders.
- A relevant professional qualification, such as ACII or qualification as a solicitor is preferable but not essential.
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.
Starting salary circa £80,000-£85,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications). Bonus opportunity – 12% 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.
Reinsurance Claims Lead in London employer: Aviva plc
Aviva is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a competitive salary and a generous bonus structure. With a strong focus on work-life balance, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional advancement, Aviva fosters an environment where your expertise in reinsurance claims can truly shine. Located in a vibrant area, you will benefit from a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovation and excellence in handling complex claims.
