Intermediate Underwriter - Personal Lines

Aviva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Underwriter to join their dynamic team in Markham, ON. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deliver exceptional service in the Finance/Insurance sector, ensuring broker partners receive unparalleled support. You will be instrumental in fostering strong relationships and enhancing service quality while contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional development. With a compelling rewards package and a hybrid working model, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment. Join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and innovation.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Share plan

Health benefits

Personal wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Career development opportunities

Competitive vacation package

Corporate wellness programs

Flexible work model

Qualifications

• Proven negotiation skills and at least 4 years of insurance industry experience.
• CIP designation or actively working towards it is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding service to broker partners and ensure seamless interactions.
• Update soft skills and improve product knowledge through continuous learning.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Leadership Capabilities

Flexibility

Education

CIP Designation

4+ years of Insurance Experience

Job description

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.

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding service and crafting a meaningful impact in the Finance/Insurance industry? At Aviva, we're looking for an Intermediate Underwriter to join our ambitious team in Markham, ON. This is an outstanding opportunity to partner with a strong national brand and empower our broker partners with world-class service and support.

Come join our team!

What You'll Do:

• Deliver Outstanding Quality Commitments: Foster a "One Stop Shop" environment for our broker partners, ensuring every interaction is seamless and exceeds expectations.
• Continuous Learning: Update your soft skills through identified e-learning courses and improve your product and industry knowledge through CIP/FCIP or other related industry accreditations.
• Timely and Informed Service: Address the needs of our broker partners promptly and with comprehensive knowledge, consistently challenging the status quo to provide outstanding underwriting service.
• Influence Broker Survey Results: Take dedicated steps throughout the year to contribute to a successful outcome of the Broker Survey, ensuring broker happiness and trust.
• Demonstrate Integrity: Display honesty and trustworthiness while collaborating with colleagues and leaders to uphold a professional environment.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate effectively and reach mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Insurance Experience: At least 4 years of experience in the insurance industry.
• CIP Designation: Possess or actively working towards a CIP designation.
• Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated ability to lead and encourage those around you.
• Critical Thinking: Propel the business by making informed decisions and advocating for the Aviva brand.
• Customer Focus: Build trust and strengthen operational relationships with our broker partners.
• Communication Skills: Outstanding oral and written communication abilities, with the confidence to make decisive and analytical decisions.
• Time Management: Highly organized with strong time management skills.
• Flexibility: Ability to work a variety of shifts from 8 am-7:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid Working Model: Comfortable with a combination of remote and in-office working.

What You'll Get:

• 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.