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Underwriting Branch Manager

Hybrid in London·Full-time·Added 9 days ago (last checked 3 Oct)

Aviva

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Overview

Job details

Up to £100,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £5,710 a month after tax.
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.

Benefits

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

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: Up to £100k (based on skills, experience, and qualifications)
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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The role

We have an exciting new role opportunity in Mid-Market underwriting as an Underwriting manager for our newly created South East Region. The role is accountable for delivery of branch underwriting results and ensuring strong underwriting quality and capability development. You will be responsible for driving profitable growth and setting strategic direction of the branch through delivery of the Profit & Loss plan by providing expertise, technical advice and analysis whilst managing underwriting accounts and contributing to our National Underwriting Strategy.

What you'll do

This role is accountable for the underwriting and financial performance of their branch in line with Aviva's strategy. You will analyse Branch Underwriting Performance and implement strategies in line with RUM/CUO outputs, to improve branch financial performance. This role involves data analysis, strategy implementation and financial planning, while being overall accountable for Financial Performance of the branch. You will be consulted on Underwriting Activity and Technical Upskilling plans - in so far as they impact Financial Performance.

This role is responsible for maximising risk appetite and underwriting strategy, effectively managing the Branch portfolio to support growth, profit and customer numbers, leading on customer protection solutions including utilisation of specialist partner network whilst maintaining trust and Broker sentiment.

London or Southampton

Salary: Up to £100k

Skills and experience we're looking for

Underwriting leadership along with experience of underwriting roles and portfolio management
Experience of coaching and mentoring staff along with managing complex non-standard underwriting arrangements
The ability to analyse data trends to identify growth opportunities and inform future underwriting strategy
Excellent understanding of the insurance industry with a broad knowledge of external regulators along with knowledge of insurance regulation, agency and compliance
Knowledge of the local market and experience in building strong relationships with brokers and customers on large complex risks with the ability to develop strategic contacts & relationships in a complex environment

Hiring process

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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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With Candidate Care team
Once PES checks pass, candidates receive a 'confirmation of start date' email and can ask the Candidate Care team questions before their first day.

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About Aviva

Industry: Insurance and financial services
Website: aviva.com

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Additional information

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.

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We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please email alice.neal@aviva.com

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