Technical Underwriting Associate

Starting salary £35,000

Norwich, London or Worthing

Our Delegated Underwriting Authority (DUA) Hub sits in a key growth area within our business, and we are looking to supercharge our performance through modernised management practices, which is why we have a fantastic opportunity for a Delegated Authority governance Associate to join our newly created team! This is a great job for someone with previous experience and good analytical skills who wishes to excel in the career with the UKs leading Insurance, Wealth and Retirement business!

A bit about the job:

This role exists to support, implement, and develop service standards for the DUA Hub, ensuring effective onboarding and control of delegated underwriting authority relationships throughout their lifecycle. It brings value to Aviva by perpetuating service excellence and enabling strategic and tactical solutions across the DUA lifecycle. The individual will join a collaborative team focused on maintaining high-quality processes and risk management, supporting the Underwriting Community and Scheme Owners. Responsibilities include producing content, assisting with reporting requirements, managing risk events, and providing accurate management insights to senior management. The role offers significant autonomy, allowing the individual to own their subject matter fully and contribute to the development of the DUA segment.

Skills and experience were looking for:

• Insurance Sector Experience: Prior experience in Delegated Underwriting, Change, Commercial, or Operational Effectiveness roles.
• Reporting Proficiency: Ability to deliver accurate, relevant, and timely information for reporting.
• Outsourcing and Risk Management: Beneficial experience with outsourcing and risk management software.
• Regulatory Compliance: Proven track record in completing reports for stakeholders, ensuring conformity with UK and international standards.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Strong experience in managing stakeholders and coordinating teams to meet deadlines.

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.

• Starting salary £35,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 8% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Avivas.
• 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 carers 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:

Were inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you dont, 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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Information :

• Company : Aviva
• Position : Technical Underwriting Associate
• Location : Norwich, Norfolk
• Country : GB