Jr Commercial Underwriter

Aviva plc; Oakville; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva plc is seeking a Jr Commercial Underwriter in Oakville, Ontario. This role involves underwriting and managing a portfolio of small commercial insurance accounts, requiring strong negotiation skills and a commitment to customer service. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in commercial insurance underwriting and a CIP designation or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits

Compelling rewards package including base compensation and annual bonus

Outstanding Career Development opportunities

Competitive vacation package with option to purchase extra days off

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in commercial insurance underwriting, Property and Casualty line.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other underwriters.
• Proficient multi-tasker with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of small to core commercial accounts.
• Negotiate terms and pricing for new business opportunities.
• Communicate with broker partners to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Sales Acumen

Education

CIP designation

Job description

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Jr Commercial Underwriter

Apply locations Canada - Oakville ON 1335 North Service Road East posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-155531

Aviva has an excellent opportunity in our Small Medium and Enterprise (SME) commercial insurance business unit. Our Greater Toronto Commercial Insurance Branch has an opportunity for a

Jr Commercial Lines Underwriter (Property and Casualty).

You will service a portfolio of small commercial insurance business requiring a proven underwriting ability and a dedication to customer service perfection. You will be responsible to underwrite, grow and manage a portfolio of small to core commercial property and casualty accounts, with premiums up to $7,500+, which will showcase your commercial underwriting knowledge. We are interested in speaking with insightful business minded underwriters who are passionate about service. You will champion excellent relationships through daily management of an assigned broker portfolio.

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 insure 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:

• 1+ year 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
• CIP designation or a willingness to complete the designation in a short time frame

What you’ll get:

• Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity.

• 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.

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.

About Us

We help our 19.5 million customers to save forthe future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight.

So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.