Underwriting Support Administrator

We are looking for a talented individual to join Aviva’s Operations Team in our Cork office. If you are looking to start a career in the industry or have some insurance experience, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

Our Operations Team supports several people across the organisation in our General Insurance business. You will receive tailored induction training and ongoing support throughout your career. 

If you are keen to learn about commercial insurance, you will gain exposure to our commercial underwriting business. If you are ambitious, this role can lead to becoming a Commercial Underwriter. This career path can lead to developing technical expertise as well as other professional skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparing various inputs to support completing quotations as received. 
• Processing decision outcomes as advised by colleagues.
• Working closely with your colleagues to support their requirements. 
• Following through on requests from the team. 
• Managing and following up on reminders for outstanding information. 
• Being curious to understand the requests from the team.
• Complete tasks to high levels of accuracy with good attention to detail.
• Be flexible with a willingness to learn and develop. 
• Contributing to a positive culture of teamwork.

Skills & Experiences:

• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of the team.
• Have a positive and can-do attitude.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Some influencing and negotiation skills.
• Focussed and results orientated.
• Be energetic and enthusiastic.
• Property/Liability/Motor underwriting experience or an interest in pursuing a career in underwriting is an advantage. 

What will you get for this role?

• 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 25 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 parent’s (matching paternity and maternity leave) and carer’s 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

Aviva is for Everyone

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We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.

Our smart working combines the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.

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