Trading Underwriter in Scotland

Do you love building strong relationships with brokers and customers to understand what really matters to them? We’re looking for a Property & Liability Underwriter to join our experienced and collaborative team. You’ll work closely with a portfolio of brokers to help them grow their business sustainably while delivering great outcomes for our customers.

A bit about the job: This role exists to help Aviva deliver tailored insurance solutions for mid-market customers. You’ll join our Glasgow underwriting team, which works closely with brokers to provide expert advice and competitive products. You’ll manage your own book of business, support our senior underwriter and team manager, and use data insights to make informed decisions. You’ll play a key role in achieving our financial goals while building strong, lasting relationships.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven underwriting experience in Property & Liability (and/or Motor Trade) – confident in assessing mid-market risks and making sound decisions.
• Relationship-building and communication skills – able to engage brokers and customers, understand needs, and negotiate effectively.
• Analytical and decision-making ability – skilled at interpreting data and risk factors to create tailored terms.
• Time management and prioritisation – capable of handling multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
• Professional development and compliance awareness – ACII qualification (or working towards) and knowledge of FCA rules and regulations.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Competitive Salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 6% 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.
• 25 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.

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