Commercial Underwriter

Aviva; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva is seeking a Junior/Intermediate Program Underwriter to join their Business Programs team in Vancouver. This role offers the chance to develop underwriting knowledge and build a career in commercial insurance. Key responsibilities include reviewing coverage terms, establishing premiums, and negotiating with broker partners. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial lines P&C underwriting and possess excellent communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Competitive vacation package

Professional development support

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in commercial lines property and casualty underwriting.
• Comfortable managing autonomy.
• Confident communicator via phone and email.

Responsibilities

• Review program coverage terms and establish premiums.
• Negotiate terms and pricing with brokers.
• Support the team by processing renewals and endorsements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Technical aptitude

Education

CIP designation or enrollment

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

An excellent opportunity has opened within our Aviva Business Programs team for a Junior/Intermediate Program Underwriter. If you are looking to build your portfolio underwriting knowledge, grow professionally, and develop your career, this role may be the ideal opportunity for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic Commercial Lines P&C Underwriter who is committed to learning and growing as a valuable team member. The ideal candidate will possess commercial Property and Casualty experience.

Your role as a Junior/Intermediate Program Underwriter is to review program coverage terms and conditions, establish premiums, and prepare referrals that recommend appropriate actions. You will also participate in negotiations with brokers on coverage terms and conditions, pricing, and other midterm requests. Strengthening broker partnerships and promoting the value of Aviva is a key responsibility, as is staying up to date with market trends and operational excellence.

In essence, this is an exciting and fulfilling position that requires a self-motivated individual who is proactive in providing high-quality service to our clients. If you meet the requirements and would like to join a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients, we look forward to hearing from you.

What you will do

• It's crucial for this role's success to work collaboratively and autonomously, ensuring that deadlines are met. You'll support the team by logging new submissions, processing renewals and endorsements, and completing associated underwriting activities.
• You'll review program and account submissions, assessing them against our current guidelines and pricing strategy. Additionally, you'll manage mid-term requests and changes for medium to complex accounts. Our robotics tools will support you in processing monthly broker placements.
• You'll review broker placements every month to ensure that the broker authority adheres to our standards.
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders, you'll reconcile financial discrepancies promptly.
• You'll be responsible for negotiating terms and pricing with our broker partners to ensure sustainable, profitable business.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with our broker partners, promoting Aviva products, and prioritizing service levels will be key.
• You'll represent Aviva at industry or broker events and provide feedback and support to the Segment Leader as required.

What you will bring

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial lines property and casualty underwriting or a technical support function. You must be confident and comfortable managing a high level of autonomy while being accountable for your responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to articulate well via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to adapt to portfolio underwriting.
• Superior organization and time-management skills with the ability to adapt in a dynamic, priority-changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and overall communication style and approach.
• A good technical aptitude including sound working knowledge of MS Office Suite products.
• Vested interest in learning and building a career in the commercial insurance space with an emphasis on portfolio underwriting. CIP designation or enrollment is desirable

What You'll Bring

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Experience in the insurance industry ideally in underwriting

• Strong interpersonal and administration skills.

• Highly motivated and hard-working.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Good digital literacy.

• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.

• Knowledge of the RTM system is an asset.

What You’ll Get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $39,600 to $86,300. 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.

• 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.

• Hybrid flexible work model ( presence to the office at least twice a week )

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.