At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire the operational underwriting team to drive efficiency and innovation.
- Company: Join Aviva, a forward-thinking insurance company that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and up to 29 days holiday.
- Other info: Flexible working options available, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Why this job: Shape underwriting strategy and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in underwriting with strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Apply for the Head of US Property Underwriting role at Aviva. Salary: Competitive depending on skills and experience. Location: London.
About the role
You're an experienced leader in underwriting operations, ready to shape strategy, drive innovation, and inspire a high-performing team. You’ll lead our operational underwriting team, helping us work smarter and deliver great results. This role exists to drive efficiency, embed compliance, and align underwriting practices with Aviva’s strategic goals. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in shaping our underwriting strategy, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading and developing the operational underwriting team
- Driving efficiency and effectiveness in underwriting operations
- Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders to align underwriting with business goals
- Promoting a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement
Skills and experience we’re looking for
- Proven experience leading underwriting or operational teams in a regulated environment
- Strong understanding of underwriting strategy, governance, and compliance
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- A track record of delivering process improvements and driving change
- Ability to inspire, engage and develop high-performing teams
What you’ll get for this role
- Competitive starting salary depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications
- Bonus opportunity – 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
- 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 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.
Application instructions
Please submit your application online. If you require an alternative method, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please email patrick.archer@aviva.com.
Hiring: Head of US Property Underwriting employer: Aviva
Aviva is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and growth, offering a competitive salary of £28,600 along with a generous bonus scheme and pension contributions. Our collaborative work culture in Leeds fosters a supportive environment where you can thrive in a fast-paced role while making a meaningful impact on customers' lives. With flexible working options, extensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development, Aviva is committed to helping you build a rewarding career.
