Mayer Joshi

m & a Underwriting Assistant @Aviva

City Of London, GB

As a M&A Assistant Underwriter at Aviva, I specialise in evaluating complex M&A risks and supporting the end-to-end underwriting process for Warranty & Indemnity (W&I) policies. I bridge the gap between brokers, internal teams, and data-driven insights to deliver efficient, accurate, and commercially sound underwriting outcomes.My role involves helping to drafting front-end and back-end policies, managing broker submissions, and leveraging data and AI tools to improve operational efficiency. I take pride in combining technical accuracy with strategic thinking, ensuring each deal aligns with Aviva’s appetite and provides balanced protection for all parties involved.• Evaluate new M&A transactions and identify insurable risks within Aviva’s underwriting parameters.• Helping to draft beginnings of front-end and back-end W&I policies, ensuring precise premium and limit documentation. • Act as the central contact for brokers and internal teams, streamlining communication and submission handling.• Implemented AI-based automation to optimise broker submission processing, cutting review times and enhancing data quality.• Conduct data analysis to extract insights supporting pricing, risk assessment, and portfolio strategy.• Serve as the main point of contact within the team for reviewing and cleansing data reports on referred reinsurance premiums.