Commercial Auto Underwriter

Aviva; London; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Base salary plus annual bonus

Retirement savings plan

Share plan

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Career development support

Education support

Additional vacation days

Job summary

Aviva Canada is hiring an Intermediate/Senior Commercial Lines Fleet Auto Underwriter. You will service a substantial portfolio and demonstrate underwriting ability with a focus on customer service. The role welcomes applicants with 5+ years in underwriting, with level determined by experience.

Key duties include risk assessment, broker relationship management, and renewal negotiations. Hybrid work model and strong career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more fleet underwriting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage a portfolio.
• Ability to guide junior underwriters.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Knowledge of RTM is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate risk for new and existing fleet business.
• Assist more junior underwriters with applying corporate standards.
• Analyze reports to determine exposure and loss rating.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and policy amendments.
• Negotiate renewal terms for retention of business.
• Use loss control and risk management in underwriting.
• Respond to broker inquiries promptly.
• Work with brokers to develop new business.
• Develop and maintain broker relationships and manage portfolio.
• Provide above average customer service.

Skills

Fleet underwriting

Written & verbal comms

Portfolio management

Mentoring juniors

Organizational skills

Self-motivation & adaptability

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Deadline-driven

RTM knowledge

Job description

ExperienceAviva

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’reproud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported.We’renotjust aboutinsurance;we’reabout making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The Opportunity

Aviva Canada Inc. has an excellent opportunity for an auto Underwriter. Our Mid-Market branch is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Commercial Lines Fleet Auto Underwriter. In this position, you will service a substantial portfolio of commercial auto business requiring a demonstrated underwriting ability and a commitment to customer service excellence. You will be involved in the underwriting of Fleet accounts.

We welcome applicants with 5 years or more of insurance underwriting experience. We will determine level based on experience.

What you’ll do

• Assess and evaluate risk for new and existingfleetbusiness

• Assist more junior underwriters with applying corporate underwriting standards and share knowledge and skills with others in the branch (Intermediate); share knowledge and skills with others in the branch (Junior)

• Analyze reports to determine adequate exposure and loss rating

• Maintain awareness of market trends, pricing levels and policy form amendments

• Negotiate renewal terms for the retention of business

• Utilize loss control and risk management practices in the underwriting process.

• Respond to inquiries from brokers regarding modification to policy files in a prompt and efficient manner.

• Work with brokers to develop new business.

• Develop and maintain excellent broker relationships and management of assigned broker portfolio

• Provide above average customer service

What you’ll bring

• 5 years or more fleet underwriting experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated technical capability to independently manage a portfolio.

• Ability to provide guidance to junior underwriters.

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Strong computer skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.

• Knowledge of RTM is an asset.

What you’ll get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 for the intermediate position and $70,000 to $85,000 for the senior position. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, 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.

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally. 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. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada