Underwriting Analyst

Job description

Underwriting Analyst

Aviva currently have an exciting opportunity for an Underwriting Analyst to join the Personal Lines Home Underwriting team.

We're looking for someone who has a strong knowledge of the UK General Insurance (GI) market, a good understanding of Home Underwriting .

You'll be part of a supportive and dedicated team who work with stakeholders across the business to deliver good customer outcomes in our underwriting, whilst supporting the Personal Lines Strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their skills and experience. The team work flexibly from the Norwich, Perth and Maxim Park @ Euro Central offices.

A bit about the job:

• Analysis of Aviva's home portfolio to identify opportunities to shape future underwriting strategy, providing SME technical support and participating in projects and initiatives that support PL strategy.
• Supporting the implementation of changes in underwriting strategy, rules, technical guidance and product/propositions.
• Monitoring adherence to underwriting authorities, controls and regulation.
• Develop technical terms for new products and propositions in collaboration with other teams, managing and maintaining accurate technical guidance and supporting Operational UWs.
• Virtual collaboration with other teams to deliver good customer outcomes.

Skills & Experience:

• Good understanding of UK General Insurance market
• Knowledge of home insurance and underwriting
• Analytical capability with experience working in SQL and Excel
• Good communication skills - confident working a range of stakeholders across the business
• A good knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation

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.

• Salary of Circa £28,000 - £35,000 (Depending on 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 days
• 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 people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair.

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 give Dylan Wood a call on 07385 426164 or send an email to [email protected]