Senior Underwriter - Ports and Terminals
Apply locations London (UK) posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-148311
Senior Underwriter - Ports & Terminals
Salary – Competitive depending on experience
Are you someone who wants to play a key part in the continued success, growth, and ambition we have for Marine?
Our appetite is broad & worldwide in scope. You will be expected to write business on both the Aviva company market stamp and under the Probitas syndicate stamp, so an understanding of the dynamics of the London subscription markets is essential.
Success is measured by delivery of pipeline to achieve plan, growth in GWP and profit, positive intermediary and client sentiment and trust and – importantly - never forgetting the ability to help foster a great team ethos which brings out the very best in everybody.
A bit about the job:
The role of Senior Underwriter is a newly created position as a result of successful growth over the last year, and is key to the continued success, growth, and ambition we have for Marine. This role sits within a team writing wholesale marine business in Lloyds. The role is focused on Ports & Terminals and Freight Liability business and requires significant experience in these specialist areas.
You will have accountability for:
1. Delivering the volume, quality and profitability of growth opportunities to the Line of Business which enables them to hit their plan targets
2. Building relationships with brokers and customers all over the world, including some travel
3. Responsible for the performance and development of the risks assigned to you and as per plan. Plans include metrics for new and renewal targets for GWP, NWP, Loss Ratio, Expense Ratio, and Combined Ratio, and rate achievement
4. Case by case judgement required to ensure overall strategy and governance targets are met
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
1. Experience in underwriting and handling London market within Ports & Terminals and Freight Liability
2. Proven track record of underwriting a portfolio for a London Market/Lloyd’s Marine account including understanding the metrics required to monitor such a portfolio
3. Well regarded by major London market brokers with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
4. Results oriented
5. The ability to plan and prioritise effectively
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.
1. Starting salary Competitive (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
2. Bonus opportunity – 12% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
3. Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
4. 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
5. Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
6. 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
7. Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
8. Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
9. Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
10. 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 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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