Senior Technical Underwriting Specialist, Casualty

Aviva; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Technical Underwriting Specialist in Casualty, where you'll leverage your extensive underwriting experience to enhance portfolio performance. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive improvement projects and empower front-line underwriting teams. This role offers the chance to challenge existing processes and contribute to innovative tools that shape the future of insurance. Enjoy a hybrid work environment with comprehensive rewards, including health benefits and generous vacation policies, while making a significant impact on customers and the industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Bonus eligibility

Retirement plans

Generous vacation policy

Diversity and inclusion programs

Wellness initiatives

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Commercial Lines underwriting, focusing on Casualty.
• Proficient in data analysis and solution identification.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support and mentorship nationwide.
• Analyze financial data and communicate underwriting appetite.

Skills

Commercial Lines Underwriting

Data Analysis

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Solution-oriented Mindset

Knowledge of French

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or related fields

CIP designation

FCIP designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Technical Underwriting Specialist, Casualty

The Central Technical Unit offers a remarkable opportunity for a Casualty Specialist. You will be part of a diverse team responsible for enhancing portfolio performance to support the strategic growth of Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) and Aviva Business Insurance (ABI).

Your role will be multi-faceted. You will collaborate closely with underwriting branches and key stakeholders to implement improvement projects that positively impact the Casualty portfolio and segment performance, aligned with the Commercial Underwriting Strategy.

You will have the opportunity to challenge existing methods, processes, controls, and mentorship practices with the goal of simplifying, clarifying, and empowering front-line underwriting teams to achieve positive outcomes for customers and brokers within Commercial Insurance.

What You'll Do

1. Serve as a subject matter expert, providing underwriting support nationwide through coaching and mentoring, including clarification of coverage, endorsements, and wording, and responding effectively to referrals.
2. Collaborate with Data Analytics, Claims, and the Technical Community across Commercial Lines to analyze financial data, gain insights, and communicate our underwriting appetite clearly.
3. Participate in Liability Large Loss and Attritional Claim Reviews to identify current and future loss trends impacting Reinsurance, Pricing, Underwriting Appetite, and Financial Performance.
4. Contribute to the timely communication and implementation of pricing, coverage, and product changes.
5. Develop and establish portfolio controls with Risk to set risk parameters and mitigate emerging risks.
6. Review policy wordings to ensure liability coverages meet industry standards while differentiating Aviva from competitors.
7. Drive the development of underwriting guidelines aligned with market trends, business strategies, and compliance requirements.
8. Identify training needs to promote underwriting excellence and facilitate knowledge sharing across the organization.
9. Provide insights for market research and support the development of innovative tools and product enhancements.
10. Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and developments.

What You'll Bring

1. 7+ years of Commercial Lines underwriting experience, preferably with a focus on Casualty.
2. Knowledge of French is an asset for communication with customers, partners, and teams across Canada.
3. Resourcefulness in analyzing data, identifying issues, and defining solutions.
4. Proven leadership and influencing skills for optimal outcomes.
5. Solution-oriented mindset, maintaining standards while exploring new business opportunities.
6. Understanding of Claims, Risk Management, Pricing, and Reserving functions.
7. Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Business or related fields.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
9. CIP designation; FCIP is an asset.
10. Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.
11. Experience in Professional Lines, Renewable Energy, and/or Environmental Insurance is advantageous.

What You'll Get

1. Salary range from $92,100 to $171,000, based on experience and skills.
2. Comprehensive rewards including bonus eligibility, retirement plans, share plans, health benefits, wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
3. Generous vacation policy with options to purchase additional days.
4. Programs supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
5. Wellness initiatives promoting physical and mental health.
6. Hybrid flexible work environment.

Note: AI tools may be used in our recruitment process. This position is posted internally and externally. Aviva Canada provides accommodations for employees with disabilities; please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner for assistance.

About the company

We protect 33 million customers from life's uncertainties, offering life, health, and general insurance, along with asset management. Our unique position allows us to support customers across various risks, placing their needs at the core of our operations, and fostering a sustainable future for all stakeholders.