Latent Defects Senior Underwriter

We have a fantastic opportunity in our Construction and Latent Defects team of the Global Corporate & Speciality (GCS) Division in London. The team is actively recruiting for a Latent Defects Senior Underwriter to support substantial business growth for this specialist line of business.
As a Senior Underwriter, the role holder will be responsible for underwriting profitable business focussing on Commercial LDI and Mixed-Use business, operating within agreed guidelines and authority levels. This person will actively pursue opportunities to grow the book of business through new business, in line with team targets, and support the Underwriting Manager to help the team achieve its targets and objectives.
This senior position on an account of focus and growth for Aviva (where we are market leading) will allow for someone to grow professionally, while backed by the resources and support of the UK's largest insurer.
A bit about the job:
You will be working within own authority to make day-to day underwriting decisions regarding the acceptance and rating of risks within detailed guidelines and agreed authority limits up to £100M Sums Insured (dependent on experience). Other responsibilities include:
Supporting the underwriting of commercial LDI business to deliver and provide full end-to-end policy management for large sophisticated corporate risks, involving management of engineers and placing of reinsurance
Developing balanced, key broker relationships to support new business growth
Providing technical support and assistance in reviewing structural engineer's site reports
Issuing policy documentation, drafting reinsurance referrals and supporting management on reinsurance bordereaux function
Working within our governance frameworks to make sure we're risk compliant as an organisation

Track record of being responsible for own underwriting caseload within a regulatory environment
Ability to analyse complex information and draw out the relevant facts
Sound product knowledge and market awareness
Well-tuned communication skills in order to articulate technical issues and influence key contacts in the marketplace

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 competitive, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications
Bonus opportunity - 10% 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 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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