Senior Commercial Auto Underwriter — Hybrid Role & Growth

Aviva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance group in Canada is seeking a Senior Automobile Underwriter to join their Commercial Lines team. This role involves assessing risks, mentoring junior underwriters, and maintaining broker relationships. Ideal candidates will have 5–10 years of experience in commercial auto underwriting, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach. This position offers a competitive rewards package, career development opportunities, and a flexible hybrid work model.

Benefits

Base compensation

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings

Health benefits

Competitive vacation package

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of Commercial Auto underwriting experience.
• CIP designation (completed or in progress) preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
• Comfortable working independently and in a hybrid team environment.
• Proficient with standard business software.
• Able to manage deadlines and perform well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate risk for new and existing business.
• Assist and mentor junior underwriters.
• Analyze reports for exposure and loss rating.
• Negotiate renewal terms.
• Respond to inquiries from brokers.
• Develop new business.
• Maintain broker relationships.

Skills

Commercial Auto underwriting experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

CIP designation

Tools

RTM system knowledge

Job description

A leading insurance group in Canada is seeking a Senior Automobile Underwriter to join their Commercial Lines team. This role involves assessing risks, mentoring junior underwriters, and maintaining broker relationships. Ideal candidates will have 5–10 years of experience in commercial auto underwriting, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach. This position offers a competitive rewards package, career development opportunities, and a flexible hybrid work model.