Senior Commercial P&C Underwriter – Mid-Market Growth

Aviva plc; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexible work model

Career development opportunities

Health benefits

Volunteer opportunities

Bonuses / incentive potential

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking an experienced Intermediate/Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to manage a mid-market to large portfolio. You will underwrite, price, and renew commercial Property & Casualty accounts with a focus on profitability and broker collaboration.

You will build strong broker partnerships, assess risks, and contribute to portfolio growth. A minimum 5 years in commercial underwriting and a degree in a related field are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• Proven success in managing and growing a profitable commercial insurance portfolio.
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment methodologies, coverage analysis, and pricing strategies.
• Excellent sales, marketing, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, price, and negotiate new business, renewals, and policy changes within delegated underwriting authority.
• Manage a portfolio of mid-market and large commercial Property & Casualty accounts for profitability and growth.
• Assess risk exposures through financial analysis, loss history reviews, industry trends, and other underwriting information.
• Structure and negotiate coverage, terms, and pricing balancing risk selection and business objectives.
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement corrective actions to achieve profitability targets.
• Develop and maintain broker partnerships through communication, responsiveness and service excellence.
• Provide underwriting expertise and market insights to brokers; collaborate to identify new business opportunities.
• Stay informed of market conditions, pricing dynamics, and regulatory changes affecting underwriting.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Portfolio management

Broker relationships

Risk assessment

Pricing strategies

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business/Finance/Insurance

Job description

Aviva Canada is seeking an experienced Intermediate/Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to manage a mid-market to large portfolio. You will underwrite, price, and renew commercial Property & Casualty accounts with a focus on profitability and broker collaboration.

You will build strong broker partnerships, assess risks, and contribute to portfolio growth. A minimum 5 years in commercial underwriting and a degree in a related field are preferred.