Senior Actuarial Analyst, Personal Pricing

Aviva Canada; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings

Share plan

Health benefits

Personal wellness

Volunteer opportunities

Vacation package with extra days

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a Pricing and Analytics professional to join its pricing team across Canada. The role focuses on pricing analyses, ratemaking, and contributing to pricing strategies using actuarial and data analytics techniques.

You will collaborate with Product, Underwriting, Distribution, and Claims to improve pricing effectiveness, monitor market trends, and support regulatory filings. Hybrid work options and a strong development path are offered, with base compensation, bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field and 3–5 CAS exams.
• 3+ years in P&C insurance pricing, analytics, or related field.
• Proficiency in programming and large data sets.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth pricing analyses and support pricing processes and models.
• Develop and maintain ratemaking analyses and rate indications.
• Analyze portfolio performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics.
• Collaborate with Product, Underwriting, Distribution, Claims, and Business Development.
• Research and apply actuarial techniques to improve pricing effectiveness.
• Prepare regulatory rate filings and document pricing methodologies.
• Support pricing projects, including design, implementation, and stakeholder communication.
• Act as a technical resource and contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Customer focus

Curiosity

Programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science

Tools

Python

MS Access

SAS

VBA

Job description

Experience Aviva

Together, we are Aviva.

Our values — Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence — guide how we show up for each other and for our customers. Individually, they’re words. Together, they define who we are.

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about using data to solve complex business challenges? Do you enjoy uncovering insights, testing new ideas, and turning analysis into action? Are you excited by the opportunity to influence pricing strategies, improve customer outcomes, and help shape the future of insurance? At Aviva, our Pricing and Analytics teams combine actuarial expertise, advanced analytics, and technology to make smarter decisions for our business and our customers. You'll work alongside talented colleagues to develop innovative pricing solutions, uncover opportunities through data, and contribute to projects that have a real impact. We have opportunities supporting multiple regions across Canada. If you're curious, collaborative, and motivated by solving meaningful problems, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct in-depth analyses and support the continuous improvement of pricing processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Develop and maintain ratemaking analyses and rate indications to support pricing proposals and rate change recommendations.
• Analyze portfolio performance, emerging experience, market trends, and competitive dynamics to identify pricing opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with Product, Underwriting, Distribution, Claims, and Business Development partners on pricing and broker initiatives.
• Research and apply both traditional and innovative actuarial techniques to address business issues and improve pricing effectiveness.
• Prepare and support regulatory rate filings and document actuarial pricing processes, methodologies, and models.
• Support pricing and ratemaking projects, contributing to technical design, implementation, stakeholder communications, and project deliverables.
• Act as a technical resource for analysts and contribute to knowledge sharing, process improvements, and the development of best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum completion of 3-5 CAS exams.
• 3+ years of experience in P&C insurance pricing, analytics, actuarial, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information.
• A customer-focused approach and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and a desire to explore new approaches and solutions.
• Proficiency in programming and working with large datasets.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience with Python, MS Access, SAS and VBA .

What You’ll Get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $90,000 to $110,000. 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.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• 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.
• Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable).

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.