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About the Role
Support the profitable growth of Aviva Canada's Commercial Property & Casualty portfolio by underwriting and servicing small to moderately complex risks. Develop technical underwriting expertise while delivering exceptional service to brokers and customers.
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate risk for new business, renewals, and mid-term policy changes within assigned authority.
- Underwrite and service small commercial Property & Casualty accounts in accordance with corporate underwriting guidelines.
- Review submissions, loss history, risk characteristics, and exposure information to determine acceptability and pricing.
- Analyze underwriting information to support profitable business decisions.
- Respond to broker inquiries and policy servicing requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Build and maintain strong broker and internal stakeholder relationships.
- Work collaboratively with Intermediate and Senior Underwriters on more complex risks.
- Escalate risks that exceed established underwriting authority guidelines.
- Maintain awareness of market trends, underwriting practices, policy forms, and regulatory changes.
- Utilize underwriting systems, tools, and resources effectively to support decision-making.
- Contribute to portfolio growth and retention objectives through responsive customer service and broker engagement.
- Participate in training, development programs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Support underwriting projects, audits, and process improvement initiatives as required.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in the insurance industry, preferably in commercial insurance, underwriting support, broker operations, or customer service.
- Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and insurance systems.
Skills
- Commercial Property & Casualty underwriting
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Quality commitment
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Insurance systems proficiency
Location
- Ontario
Work Type
- Hybrid flexible work model
Experience Level
- Junior
- Early-career
Education Level
- Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience
- CIP designation completed or in progress is preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000 to $70,000
Benefits
- Eligibility for annual bonus
- Retirement savings
- Share plan
- Health benefits
- Personal wellness
- Volunteer opportunities
- Outstanding Career Development opportunities
- Professional development education support
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
- Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion
- Corporate wellness programs
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.