Commercial Underwriter

Aviva Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Aviva Canada’s Ottawa Branch seeks a Commercial Lines P&C Underwriter (Junior to Intermediate) focusing on new business. You will underwrite P&C accounts up to a $7,500 premium across SME segments, service brokers, and maintain excellent client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include risk evaluation, applying underwriting standards, and market trend analysis. Hybrid work model offered; CIP preferred.

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.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and perform under pressure.
• 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 in the branch.
• 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 efficiently.
• Develop and maintain broker relationships and manage assigned broker portfolio.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Underwriting experience

Computer skills

Education

CIP in progress or completed

Tools

RTM system

Job description

Experience Aviva

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’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

Our Ottawa Branch is seeking a Commercial Lines Property and Casualty (P&C) Junior or Intermediate Underwriter with a focus on writing new business. In this position, you will service a substantial portfolio of commercial P&C business requiring a demonstrated underwriting ability and a commitment to customer service excellence, in a fast paced environment. You will be involved in the underwriting of P&C accounts up to $7,500 in premium across all segments of our SME business.

What you’ll do

• Assess and evaluate risk for primarily new and existing business
• Apply corporate underwriting standards and share knowledge and skills with others in the branch.
• Analyze reports to determine adequate exposure and loss rating
• Maintain awareness of market trends, pricing levels and policy form amendments
• 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 and
• Develop and maintain excellent broker relationships and management of assigned broker portfolio
• Provide excellent customer service

What You’ll Bring

• 1-3 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience
• CIP in progress or completed is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and administration skills
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Good computer skills
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
• Knowledge of RTM system is an asset

What you’ll get

• Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Exceptional career development opportunities with diverse career paths.
• We support your professional development and your investment in academic studies.
• Hybrid work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted 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.