Commercial P&C Underwriter – Hybrid & Growth Path

Aviva Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a Commercial P&C Underwriter in Ottawa (Hybrid) to manage a portfolio, assess risk, and provide excellent service to brokers. The role focuses on new business and requires 1–3 years underwriting experience, strong communication, and collaboration with teammates.

The successful candidate will apply underwriting standards, stay aware of market trends, and support broker relationships while delivering quality service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience.
• CIP in progress or completed preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good computer skills and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of RTM system is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate risk for primarily new and existing business.
• Apply corporate underwriting standards and share knowledge with others.
• Analyze reports to determine exposure and loss rating.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, pricing levels and policy forms.
• Utilize loss control and risk management practices in underwriting.
• Respond to broker inquiries promptly and maintain broker relationships and portfolio.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Commercial P&C

Underwriting experience

Broker relationships

Communication skills

Education

CIP in progress

Tools

RTM system

Job description

Aviva Canada is seeking a Commercial P&C Underwriter in Ottawa (Hybrid) to manage a portfolio, assess risk, and provide excellent service to brokers. The role focuses on new business and requires 1–3 years underwriting experience, strong communication, and collaboration with teammates.

The successful candidate will apply underwriting standards, stay aware of market trends, and support broker relationships while delivering quality service in a fast-paced environment.