Jr commercial underwriter

Aviva plc; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Commercial Underwriter to join their dynamic team in Markham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive profitable growth through quality underwriting in the medium enterprise commercial business. You'll collaborate with brokers, negotiate terms, and provide exceptional service to clients while staying informed on market trends. The company values professional development and offers a compelling rewards package, including health benefits and a competitive vacation policy. If you're passionate about insurance and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Competitive vacation package

Professional development support

Corporate wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in commercial insurance underwriting in Property and Casualty.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other underwriters and brokers.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms and pricing for new business opportunities and renewals.
• Communicate diligently with broker partners to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Commercial Insurance Underwriting

Negotiation Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Sales Acumen

Education

Post-secondary Education (Business or related discipline)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

RTM

Commercial Systems

Job description

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Jr Commercial Underwriter

Apply locations: Markham

Posted on: 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R-151566

Aviva Canada Inc. has an excellent opportunity in Aviva Business. Ontario National Commercial Insurance Branch has an opportunity for a Junior Underwriter (Property and Casualty).

Overall, the accountability in this role is to drive profitable growth through quality underwriting with Medium Enterprise commercial business, focusing on Renewals, Endorsements, and New Business. These are medium-sized accounts in varying segments, which typically have an annual premium under $25,000 and revenues under $200M from a customer profile perspective.

As a Junior Underwriter, you are accountable to collaborate with internal partners and brokers to identify new business opportunities, service our existing book, and provide superior technical expertise to brokers and customers to provide the right solution. We are interested in speaking with insightful, business-minded underwriters who are passionate about service and driving profitable growth.

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 ensure 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:

• 2+ years’ 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.
• Post-secondary education (Business or related discipline) and willing to work towards CIP designation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, RTM, Commercial systems, and other related systems.

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 (presence in the office at least twice a week).

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.

Additional Information:

Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process, including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.