Jr Commercial Underwriter

Aviva; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva offers an exciting opportunity for a Jr Commercial Lines Underwriter in their SME commercial insurance business. This role involves managing a portfolio of small commercial accounts, requiring strong underwriting skills and a dedication to customer service. The successful candidate will negotiate terms with brokers and analyze risks while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Aviva is committed to professional development and offers a comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Competitive vacation package

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in commercial insurance underwriting in Property and Casualty.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other underwriters.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic with strong multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, grow, and manage a portfolio of small to core commercial property and casualty accounts.
• Negotiate terms and pricing for new business opportunities and renewal policies.
• Communicate diligently with broker partners to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Critical Thinking

Sales Acumen

Risk Management

Education

CIP designation

Job description

Aviva has an excellent opportunity in our Small Medium and Enterprise (SME) commercial insurance business unit. Our Greater Toronto Commercial Insurance Branch has an opportunity for a

Jr Commercial Lines Underwriter (Property and Casualty).

You will service a portfolio of small commercial insurance business requiring a proven underwriting ability and a dedication to customer service perfection. You will be responsible to underwrite, grow and manage a portfolio of small to core commercial property and casualty accounts, with premiums up to $7,500+, which will showcase your commercial underwriting knowledge. We are interested in speaking with insightful business minded underwriters who are passionate about service. You will champion excellent relationships through daily management of an assigned broker portfolio.

What You'll Do:

Are you passionate about the successful evaluation, selection, and negotiation of business?

• You will work with brokers to negotiate terms and pricing for new business opportunities and renewal policies to insure a profitable book of business within an established underwriting authority

Do you love to build and maintain awareness?

• You will seek to learn and educate on market trends, pricing levels, and policy offerings in the region you service.

How do you respond to inquiries?

• You communicate diligently and professionally with our broker partners to drive the end customer experience and create a meaningful partnership within the portfolio

Do you take calculated risks?

• You are highly skilled in critical thinking and exposure analysis and use loss control and risk management resources and methodologies as part of your standard process.

What You'll Bring:

• 1+ year experience in commercial insurance underwriting, in Property and Casualty line,
• Proven ability to work reciprocally and collaboratively with Auto line and other underwriters
• Validated sales acumen, marketing, communication, and negotiation skills
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient multi-tasker, with demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work while meeting service expectations and other deadlines
• CIP designation or a willingness to complete the designation in a short time frame

What you’ll get:

• 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.

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

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