Actuarial Team Lead, Large Accounts Pricing

Aviva plc; Markham; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Share plan

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking top actuarial talent for the Large Accounts Pricing team. You will conduct indication analyses to ensure rate adequacy and lead pricing reviews for high-value, complex portfolios.

You will communicate findings to underwriters, brokers, and senior management and drive improvements in processes and analytics. The role requires 4+ years of P&C actuarial experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, and 6+ CAS exams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of Property & Casualty actuarial experience.
• Completion of 6+ CAS exams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to present findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct indication analysis to ensure rate adequacy for individual accounts.
• Lead pricing reviews of high-value, complex portfolios and provide rate recommendations.
• Recommend alternative pricing solutions based on account characteristics.
• Evaluate and quantify credit risk for accounts with large retentions.
• Communicate results to managers, underwriters, brokers, and senior management.
• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance analytics.

Skills

Programming & data analysis

Actuarial analysis

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative discipline

Tools

SAS

VBA

Python

R

Job description

Experience Aviva Together, we are Aviva. Our values — Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence — guide how we show up for each other and for our customers. Individually, they’re words. Together, they define who we are. 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 We are seeking top actuarial talent to join our dynamic and high performing Large Accounts Pricing team. The Large Accounts Pricing team is responsible for supporting the pricing and profitability of commercial accounts with premium above $2M at Aviva, as well as accounts involving complex or unique structures. As part of the team, you will be responsible for providing actuarial analysis on Property, Casualty and Auto products and collaborating with underwriters and the leadership in these areas. The team plays a key role in supporting the financial goals of the commercial insurance business.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct indication analysis to ensure rate adequacy of individual accounts.
• Lead pricing reviews of high value complex portfolios and provide rate recommendations.
• Recommend alternative pricing solutions based on the unique characteristics of the large accounts
• Evaluate and quantify credit risk for accounts with large retentions.
• Effectively communicate results of analyses to managers, underwriters, brokers, and senior management to deliver impactful solutions.
• Drive process improvements and automation opportunities to improve sophistication, efficiency and analytical capabilities.
• Coach and mentor senior and junior analysts and co-op students.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 4 years of P&C actuarial experience.
• Completion of 6+ CAS exams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate analytical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a collaborative environment.

What makes you stand out:

• Proficiency in programming and data analysis; experience with SAS, VBA, Python, R, or other analytical tools

What you’ll get:

• The salary band for this position ranges from $105,000 to $134,000. 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.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• 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 to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

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.

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