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Senior Professional Indemnity Underwriter

Hybrid in London·Full-time·Added 19 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Aviva

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Be near London for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Senior-level role.

Benefits

29 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.
Cycle to work scheme
Commuter benefits named in the ad.

Skills

The role

Salary: Competitive

Location: London

This is a great job for someone who has significant experience underwriting complex Professional Indemnity risks and wants to lead within a high-value portfolio. You may already be operating at a senior level or ready to step into a more strategic role. If you enjoy shaping underwriting decisions, influencing broker strategies, and developing others, this could be the right next step for you.

A bit about the job

You'll join our Professional Indemnity team within Aviva's underwriting business. We manage complex risks and help our customers move forward with confidence. In this role, you'll take ownership of a high-value portfolio, making key underwriting decisions and setting direction on complex cases. You'll work closely with brokers, influence strategy, and support the development of underwriting talent across the team. You'll also play a key role in improving how we work, driving consistency, and delivering profitable, sustainable growth.

Skills and experience we're looking for

Extensive experience underwriting complex Professional Indemnity risks and managing high-value cases
Strong market knowledge, with a clear understanding of regulation, trends, and competitor activity
Proven ability to build and influence senior broker relationships and deliver strong commercial outcomes
Experience handling complex referrals and leading underwriting decisions
Confidence mentoring others and contributing to the development of underwriting capability

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.

Competitive starting salary (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)
Competitive bonus opportunity actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's.
Generous pension scheme e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%
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

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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.

To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please email marcus.bragg1@aviva.com

Hiring process

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We'll contact you
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We'll send a test
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You'll come to interview
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We'll make an offer
You'll complete screening checks · 1–2 days
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