Trading Underwriter - Property & Liability

Trading Underwriter – Property & LiabilityLeedsCompetitive SalaryThis is a great opportunity for someone with previous underwriting experience in Property and Liability. As a Trading Underwriter, you will strive to provide excellent customer service at every opportunity. You will understand what matters to the customer/broker and how that fits with Aviva\’s plans and strategies.A bit about the job:You will be responsible for underwriting existing profitable business while operating within agreed guidelines and authority levels. You will also develop, build, and strengthen relationships with aligned customers/brokers, providing technical support and assistance and dealing with all queries. You will use a network of relevant stakeholders to deliver the widest proposition appropriate to the customer and work independently, within underwriting authority, conferring where appropriate on more technical and complex risks.Skills and experience we\’re looking for:Knowledge of insurance product features & processesKnowledge of underwriting – Property & LiabilityGood planning, prioritisation, and organisation skillsExcellent communication, listening, time management, and negotiating skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a large complex organisationGood knowledge of the FCA and other relevant regulation and legislationWhat 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.Competitive salary (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 daysMake your money go further – Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discountsUp 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 schemeBrilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer\’s leaveFlexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to workMake a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help othersWe take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and toolsTake a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.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 around 50% of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you\’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we\’ll interview you.We\’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Jessica Mason a call on 07387 545 666 or send an email to Jessica.Mason@aviva.com.