| Overview Of Department West End branch forms part of the London South East Region of AVIVA GI, and is one of the largest units of its type by GWP in the UK , responsible for the profitable growth of complex commercial business from brokers situated within the North West inner quarter of the M25. We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Bonus Account Executive, to work on site at the offices of one of our largest, Key Partner suppliers, who feature in the UK Top 100 Broker list and are well known for their diverse mix of commercial motor and non-motor business. The successful candidate will need to be a confident, trading focused individual with strong technical and relationship management skills, working as part of a team of 4 other on-site underwriters split across 3 sites, as well as their home branch, from where they can expect the support of Senior Underwriters and their Account Manager. This position reports to the Trading Team Manager, and is ideal for anyone wanting to develop their trading skills in a highly challenging environment. About The Role The Bonus Account Executive ( BAE ) is based within a Brokers office (on-site) providing the first point of contact for a Key Partner Broker. The individual will be proactive in servicing and developing a multi-class commercial account through building a strong relationship with the broker. Key areas will be around generating growth on the account, enhancing the existing account and ensuring it remains profitable. The BAE will work closely with Key Account Manager in developing a strategy to achieve this and deliver on customer needs and expectations. The BAE will need to be a decision maker and an ambassador for Aviva, researching market information, sharing and developing this with aligned Trading location. The BAE will need to be able to forge relationships with people at all levels from Directors to Account Executives with the broker and internally, with Senior Trading Underwriters to Regional Underwriting Managers in branch Training will initially be provided in branch, likely to be over an 8 week period, prior to moving on-site on a permanent basis. During the initial 8 week period, regular site visits will be undertaken to meet the broker and other Aviva BAE ’s already situated on-site. The training will focus around the key requirements for the role, such as; § Mandatory Testing § Property / Liability § Contract Works § ARC § Underwriting Principles and Guidelines The BAE will also be self motivated towards their own development and achievement of required underwriting authorities to undertake the role within agreed timescales. As you will be based remotely from your manager you will need to be organised with good time management skills and be happy to work on your own initiative in a relatively self sufficient manner. Key Responsibilities The role will be performance driven, judged on business results, aligned to Brokers deal; § Achievement of GWP target § Achievement of relevant growth / retention targets § Achievement of New Business conversion and GWP targets § Achievement of Service Standards in delivering excellent customer service to broker § Achievement of internal benchmark around Quality Standards Experience Skills & Qualifications Experience § Experience working within a Commercial team for a composite Insurer with an understanding around main commercial products (non-Motor) i.e. Property, Liability, Contract Works, Construction § Previous experience of handling New Business and Renewal cases / portfolios § Previous experience of dealing with large Key Brokers from a Trading perspective § Understanding of the broker market § Working knowledge of the Commercial product range § Working in a results orientated environment Qualifications § CII or progress towards desirable Technical Ability § Minimum L4 in Property, Liability and Contract Works with planned progression towards L3 authority Skills & Behaviours § Trading / Negotiation § Influencing Skills § Customer Service § Personal Development § Time Management If you have any questions about the recruitment process please contact the recruitment consultant - Dawn Rudrum on 01603 680851 Additional Information To protect our customers and ourselves, as part of our recruitment process we will carry out the following for external candidates: - Establish your legal right to work in the UK
- Verify your last 2 years activity or 5 years activity for senior roles (this can be work, study, travelling, caring etc).
- Carry out a criminal history check*
- Check your details against a Fraud Prevention database
- Verify any essential qualifications needed for the role
- Carry out a credit check which will check for County Court Judgements, bankruptcy and Individual Voluntary Arrangements.*
* If you do have any County Court Judgements, have been made bankrupt, have an Individual Voluntary Arrangement or criminal conviction this doesn't necessarily mean we can't consider you for the role. A decision would be made depending on your circumstances and the role in question. Aviva is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. | 
