AVP, West Auto Street Pricing

Aviva Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Retirement savings

Employee share plan

Health benefits

Wellness program

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking an Assistant Vice President to lead the Alberta Auto Street Pricing Team. You will drive profitability across distribution channels, guide pricing strategies, and mentor a team of actuarial professionals.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration with Data Science, Underwriting, and Distribution, and maintaining risk controls while pursuing growth in Personal Auto in Alberta.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of P&C actuarial experience including pricing and modelling.
• Previous management experience.
• Strong understanding of the Alberta market.
• Ability to build relationships with Alberta Insurance Rate Board.
• Ability to influence and negotiate.
• Understanding of price optimisation and consumer behaviour.
• Solid insurance knowledge and technical skills.
• University degree in mathematics or actuarial sciences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee actuarial pricing, segmentation, and profitability for Personal Auto in Alberta.
• Build Street Pricing capability to accelerate pricing decisions.
• Lead and mentor a team of actuarial and statistical professionals.
• Mentor on actuarial methods and assumptions development.
• Develop relationships with Data Science, Underwriting, Segment Leads, and Distribution.
• Collaborate with Data Science on pricing and segmentation models.

Skills

Actuarial pricing

Management experience

Alberta market knowledge

Negotiation & influence

Data-driven decisions

Pricing & segmentation

Education

Mathematics or actuarial sciences degree

Tools

Actuarial software

Job description

Assistant Vice President – Alberta Auto Street Pricing Team (Aviva Canada)

Role Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Vice President to lead the Alberta Auto Street Pricing Team. The successful candidate will drive profitable growth across all distribution channels, including broker and partnerships, and will use data‑driven decisions to advance pricing, segmentation, and overall profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for actuarial methods, pricing strategies, segmentation, and overall profitability of the Personal Auto business in Alberta.
• Build out the Street Pricing capability to adopt and expedite the existing tools to deliver optimised pricing decisions driving desired profitability and growth objectives.
• Lead, coach and mentor a team of 9 actuarial and statistical professionals to build a high‑performing team.
• Provide mentorship and knowledge to the development of actuarial methods and assumptions.
• Develop solid relationships with key partners including Data Science, Underwriting, Segment Leads, and Distribution.
• Work with Data Science to review and implement new enhanced pricing and segmentation models.
• Maintain a substantial risk and control environment while balancing the need for pace and agility.
• Oversee the segmentation outcomes for the Personal Auto business and work on proactive strategies to improve the results.

Qualifications

• 10 years of P&C actuarial experience including pricing and modelling.
• Previous management experience.
• Good proven understanding of the Alberta market.
• Ability to build strong relationships with the Alberta Insurance Rate Board.
• Ability to negotiate and influence.
• Strong understanding of price optimisation concepts including consumer behaviour implications on demand pricing.
• Technical solid capabilities with excellent insurance business knowledge.
• University degree in mathematics or actuarial sciences.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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.
• Support for professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase five extra days off per year.
• Employee‑driven programmes focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programmes to support employees’ physical & mental health.

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.