Aviva

Aviva

Underwriting Specialist, Construction

Toronto

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Pipeline ManagementNegotiationRecruitingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationUnderwritingRenewable Energy

About the role

  • Aviva Global Corporate & Specialty has an exciting opportunity within our Construction, Renewable Energy, and Mining team in the Corporate Risk Group.
  • We are seeking an Underwriting Specialist with strong industry experience in the construction sector to help expand our presence in the large, complex risk market.
  • This is a newly created role within a specialized, industry-focused team, offering strong visibility, growth, and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Drive profitable growth by identifying and securing opportunities within large-scale infrastructure, energy, and resource-based risks
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional service and deepen market presence in targeted industries
  • Lead external performance and strategic meetings with MGAs, offering forward-looking insights tied to industry trends
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance data quality, reporting, and underwriting efficiency
  • Support continuous improvement in underwriting processes, governance, and best practices

Requirements

  • Experience with contractors' equipment, energy assets, or mining operations, depending on focus area
  • Strong relationship management experience with brokers and clients in specialized markets

Compensation

  • The salary band for this position ranges from $ 1 0 0,000 to $1 5 0,000.
  • The final compensation package will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications and alignment to an appropriate internal level.
  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
  • The posted salary range reflects the full range for the Underwriter Specialist role and is intended to cover multiple experience levels.

Benefits

  • Please note that individual salaries are 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

  • Experience Aviva
  • Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva.
  • Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.
  • At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities.
  • We're proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported.
  • We're not just about insurance; we're about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.
  • The Opportunity
  • This role is based in Toronto, Ontario.
  • The successful candidate will play a critical role in underwriting complex risks and driving profitable growth across construction builders' risk, operational construction, renewable energy, and mining portfolios, with a primary focus aligned to their area of expertise.
  • Our target clients are Large Commercial and Multinational organizations with annual revenues exceeding $200M.
  • What makes you stand out

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