Intermediate Underwriter - Personal Lines

InsuranceWorks.ca; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Finance/Insurance sector is seeking an Intermediate Underwriter to join its team in Markham. The role involves delivering exceptional service to brokers, fostering a seamless experience, and maintaining high standards of trust and integrity. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive rewards package, including health benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Base compensation and annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings and share plan

Health benefits and wellness programs

Competitive vacation package

Employee-driven programs for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Possess or actively working towards a CIP designation.
• At least 4 years of experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong negotiation skills and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding quality commitments to broker partners.
• Update product knowledge through e-learning and industry courses.
• Ensure timely and informed service to broker partners.

Skills

Negotiation

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Time Management

Customer Focus

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.

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

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.

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.