High Net Worth Underwriter — Intermediate/Senior

Aviva Canada; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career development opportunities

Education support

Generous vacation days

Diversity & inclusion

Wellness programs

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Underwriter to join the High Net Worth underwriting team. You will serve as a trusted underwriting expert, making sound risk decisions, providing strategic guidance to broker partners, and contributing to the continued success of the Ovation portfolio.

As part of our hybrid work environment, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and broker partners while maintaining flexibility and productivity across in-office and remote settings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of High Net Worth property insurance underwriting or brokerage.
• 5+ years of High Net Worth property insurance experience for Senior level.
• Strong risk assessment, coverage analysis, and pricing knowledge.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Hybrid work experience and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage High Net Worth risks, balancing customer needs with profitability.
• Analyze risk, pricing, coverage, and supporting documentation to make informed underwriting decisions.
• Negotiate coverage terms and premiums while maintaining underwriting discipline.
• Build and strengthen broker relationships to position Ovation as a preferred market and support profitable growth.
• Prepare quotes and manage endorsements, renewals, inspections, and policy changes.
• Review and interpret underwriting information, including claims histories, inspections, and driver abstracts.
• Deliver exceptional service with a focus on responsiveness and first-contact resolution.
• Maintain expertise across Ovation products, underwriting guidelines, and market trends.
• Leverage data, insights, and critical thinking to continuously improve underwriting outcomes.
• Effectively manage priorities in a fast‑paced, multi‑system environment.

Skills

High Net Worth underwriting

Underwriting judgment

Broker relationships

Risk assessment

Pricing decisions

Education

CIP/CRM/CPRIA designation

Job description

Aviva Canada is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Underwriter to join the High Net Worth underwriting team. You will serve as a trusted underwriting expert, making sound risk decisions, providing strategic guidance to broker partners, and contributing to the continued success of the Ovation portfolio.

As part of our hybrid work environment, you’ll collaborate with colleagues and broker partners while maintaining flexibility and productivity across in-office and remote settings.