Job Description
A Senior Underwriter specializing in Personal Accident and Travel Insurance is sought to shape and drive the success of Avivas Personal Accident and Travel Insurance portfolios.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Underwriter specializing in Personal Accident and Travel Insurance to join our Accident & Health (A&H) team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Underwriting Leadership: Lead the underwriting process for Personal Accident and Travel Insurance products, ensuring adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.
- Product Development: Design and launch innovative Personal Accident and Travel Insurance products that meet market needs and drive growth.
- Portfolio Management: Manage the performance of the Personal Accident and Travel Insurance portfolios, monitoring key metrics.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with the Sales, Marketing, and Distribution teams to support the growth of the A&H business through brokers, partners, and direct channels.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all underwriting practices comply with local and international regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
Requirements:
- A degree in Insurance, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline is preferred, but equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- Professional qualifications (e.g., ACII, CPCU) are advantageous, and relevant industry experience is highly valued.
- Experience in Accident & Health underwriting, with a strong focus on Personal Accident and Travel Insurance.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What We Offer: A competitive market leading salary depending on skills, experience, and qualifications. Generous pension (employee contribution matching of up to 14% if you contribute 8%). Annual performance related bonus and pay review. Holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days. Free car parking. Generous Health & dental insurance contributions after six months. Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme and Approved Profit Share Scheme. Cycle to Work benefit scheme. TaxSaver Travel Scheme. Family friendly parents (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carers leave. Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products plus discounts for Friends and Family. Employee Assistance Programme. Volunteering days. Professional qualification support and transparent career progression plans.
About Aviva: Aviva is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities.