Senior Commercial Underwriter

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

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance industry is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter to manage and grow a portfolio of commercial insurance business. The ideal candidate will have extensive underwriting experience and a passion for customer service. This role includes negotiating terms with brokers and requires strong communication skills. A competitive rewards package and career development opportunities are offered, along with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive rewards package

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Personal wellness opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Career development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial insurance underwriting.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other underwriters.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, grow, and manage a portfolio of small to mid-sized commercial accounts.
• Negotiate terms and pricing for new business opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Critical Thinking

Sales Acumen

Education

CIP designation

Job description

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You will service a portfolio of medium 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 mid-sized commercial property and casualty accounts, with premiums up to $25,000+, 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 in order 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

• Experienced in both managing and growing a book (renewal and new business underwriting) ensuring profitability
• 5+ 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
• CIP designation or a willingness to complete the designation in a short time frame
  
  

What You’ll Get

• Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Exceptional Career Development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement
• Hybrid model ( presence to the office at least twice a week )
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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