Intermediate Underwriter_Programs and Portfolio Solutions

Aviva Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Base compensation with annual bonus

Retirement savings plan

Share plan

Health benefits

Personal wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking an Intermediate Commercial Underwriter to join our Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) Programs team. The role focuses on underwriting commercial property and casualty risks, building broker partnerships, and driving profitable growth for our clients.

You will evaluate complex program opportunities, apply sound risk assessment and pricing strategies, and collaborate across Claims, Risk Management, and Finance to deliver exceptional broker and client experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial underwriting experience, preferably property and casualty.
• CIP designation completed or in progress; FCIP is an asset.
• Strong technical skills in risk assessment, pricing, and underwriting across commercial segments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen broker partnerships to uncover and grow new business and program opportunities.
• Evaluate and underwrite new and renewal commercial property and casualty risks, including complex program business.
• Apply sound underwriting judgment, risk assessment, and pricing strategies to achieve profitable growth.
• Manage a high‑quality, profitable portfolio while adhering to guidelines and authority levels.
• Identify emerging risk trends and portfolio performance concerns and implement strategies to address them.
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering, Claims, Risk Management, and Finance to support client outcomes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Pricing

Broker relationships

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

CIP designation

FCIP designation (asset)

Tools

Underwriting systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an Intermediate Commercial Underwriter to join our Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) Programs team. This is an exciting opportunity for an underwriting professional who thrives on building broker relationships, analyzing complex risks, and influencing profitable growth. In this role, you’ll work with a diverse portfolio of commercial property and casualty risks, partner with brokers to identify new business opportunities, and leverage your technical expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that support our clients’ success. If you’re passionate about underwriting, enjoy making sound business decisions, and want to be part of a collaborative and high‑performing team, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Develop and strengthen broker partnerships to uncover and grow new business and program opportunities.
• Evaluate and underwrite new and renewal commercial property and casualty risks, including complex and specialized program business.
• Apply sound underwriting judgment, risk assessment, and pricing strategies to achieve profitable growth.
• Manage and maintain a high‑quality, profitable portfolio while ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and authority levels.
• Identify emerging risk trends, portfolio performance concerns, and loss ratio challenges, and implement strategies to address them.
• Partner with Risk Engineering teams to understand exposures, review recommendations, and support positive outcomes for clients and brokers.
• Analyze large losses, participate in remediation discussions, and contribute to continuous portfolio improvement.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior underwriters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Claims, Risk Management, Finance, and other business areas to deliver an exceptional broker and client experience.
• Maintain strong knowledge of underwriting systems, products, processes, and industry best practices.
• Participate in audits, quality reviews, and compliance‑related activities as required.
• Stay informed on industry, market, and regulatory developments that may impact underwriting strategies and program performance.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 5 years of commercial underwriting experience, ideally within property and casualty insurance.
• CIP designation completed or in progress; FCIP designation is considered an asset.
• Strong technical expertise in risk assessment, pricing, and underwriting across commercial segments such as manufacturing, public sector, retail, or other complex industries.
• Excellent understanding of underwriting principles, insurance contracts, coverage analysis, rating methodologies, and risk selection.
• Working knowledge of related disciplines, including Claims, Risk Management, and Finance.
• Experience using underwriting and rating systems, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong, long‑term broker and client relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑management skills.
• A proactive and results‑oriented mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities and drive profitable growth.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• A collaborative approach and a passion for supporting team success and developing others.

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.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• Support for your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase five 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.

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.