Executive Trading Underwriter

This is a great job for someone who has Property underwriting experience (or strong underwriting process knowledge from an administration‑based role) and is ready to take the next step in a market‑leading team. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys building broker relationships, negotiating face‑to‑face, and taking ownership of their own portfolio. We’re looking for someone who is curious, commercially minded, and excited to grow their technical and behavioural capability with full support from Aviva.

A bit about the job: This is an exciting opportunity to join Aviva’s market‑leading Property Investors team as an Executive Trading Underwriter. You’ll underwrite your own portfolio of Property business, operating within agreed guidelines and authority levels to secure profitable growth while pursuing new opportunities across the market. You’ll work closely with brokers and customers to understand their needs and deliver high‑quality underwriting outcomes. The role is based in London and you’ll meet brokers regularly for face‑to‑face negotiations. You will also take ownership of your own development, with strong support from the team to help you achieve your career ambitions.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Underwriting experience and a solid understanding of underwriting processes
• Proven face‑to‑face broker or customer engagement skills, including negotiation
• Ability to analyse complex information and extract the key facts
• Strong attention to detail with a positive, adaptable mindset
• Good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint

What you’ll get for 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.

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.