Aviva
Commercial Underwriter P&C CI
Canada - Oakville ON 1335 North Service Road East · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$60k-$75kDetected 19 days ago
NegotiationRecruitingCustomer SupportResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringUnderwritingProperty & Casualty
About the role
- Aviva Canada has an exciting opportunity within our Aviva Business Insurance business unit.
- We are hiring a Property & Casualty Underwriter to join our National Branch, and are open to candidates at both the Intermediate and Senior levels.
- These are medium-sized accounts in select segments, which typically have an annual premium band over $25k in premium, with account size, complexity, and authority aligned to level.
Responsibilities
- Deliver responsive, solutions oriented broker and customer service
- Support updates to underwriting guidelines, bulletins, and procedures
- Mentoring and developing underwriting talent; supporting formal and informal training initiatives
- Conducting broker and insured meetings to develop new business and retain key, profitable accounts
- Professional, confident communicator who builds long term broker partnerships
Nice to have
- 7+ years of Property & Casualty underwriting experience
- CIP or FCIP designation preferred
- Deep knowledge of underwriting philosophy, policy contracts, pricing, and risk assessment
Skills
- Qualify and underwrite new business and renewal Commercial Property & Casualty accounts
- Assess customer needs and risk characteristics to balance top‑line growth and bottom‑line profitability
- Set coverage terms, conditions, and pricing in accordance with underwriting guidelines and delegated authority
- Negotiate terms, pricing, and coverage for new business, renewals, and mid‑term changes
- Stay current on industry trends, legal, and regulatory changes
- Effectively utilize Commercial Insurance systems and tools
- 3+ years of Commercial P&C underwriting experience
- Post‑secondary education or equivalent experience
- CIP designation completed or in progress
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑management skills
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
Compensation
- The salary band for this position ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 for a intermediate position and from $70,000 to $85,000 for a Senior.
Benefits
- Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
- We'll support your professional development education.
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
- Hybrid flexible work model.
Company info
- We are interested in speaking with insightful business-minded underwriters who are passionate about service and driving profitable growth.
Equal opportunity
- Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities.
- If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.
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