Senior Underwriting Analyst

Aviva plc; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Markham is seeking a Senior Underwriting Analyst to support personal insurance business growth. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the P&C industry and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. In this role, you will work directly with underwriting staff and contribute to operational excellence. This position also offers a comprehensive rewards package including competitive compensation and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Compelling rewards package

Exceptional Career Development opportunities

Corporate wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in the Property and Casualty business.
• 5 years Technical Underwriting experience including understanding of P&C regulations.
• Prior experience with project initiatives in leading/supporting roles.

Responsibilities

• Work directly as support for the execution of product initiatives.
• Support the growth and profitability of a $3.5B+ portfolio.
• Assist in the introduction and communication of rating and strategies.

Skills

Strong relationship building skills

Excellent analytical skills

Complex problem-solving skills

Strong communication capabilities

Education

University degree and/or College Diploma

Advance degree and/or professional qualification

Job description

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Senior Underwriting Analyst

Apply locations Markham posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-158926

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence

We are looking for a driven, forward-thinking, and creative Senior Underwriting Analyst for our Personal Insurance department. You will be reporting to one of the AVP’s of Personal Insurance Underwriting Policy. This role will be responsible to support the Personal Lines and Specialty Personal Lines businesses in both the broker and direct channels.

This position is responsible for Aviva’s Personal and Specialty Personal Insurance businesses from an underwriting and risk perspective. This position is key to supporting the business leaders within NPI as well as working directly with the front-line underwriting staff & our partners, fostering a positive and dynamic work environment that values people and achieves outperforming results.

The position requires strong technical understanding of the personal lines P&C industry. This role will be responsible to support the Personal & Specialty Personal Lines businesses in both the broker and direct channels. The position is accountable to product, underwriting and risk within a collaborative environment identifying trends, discrepancies, and opportunities.

The expectation is to provide a distribution channel aligned underwriting experience while supporting key governance priorities underpinned by a strong risk and control framework.

Come join our team!

What you’ll do:

• Work directly as support for the execution of product initiatives

• Work in partnership with underwriting front-line staff, MGA’s and front-line leaders pertaining to underwriting and workflows

• Supports the growth and profitability of a $3.5B+ portfolio

• Supports the execution of key Personal and Specialty Personal Lines initiatives in pursuit of profitable business growth

• Ongoing and regular reporting on applicable underwriting controls

• Relentless focus on consistent and high performing underwriting throughout Personal Lines

• Assist in the introduction and communication of rating and strategies, coverage and/or product changes in a timely manner

• Help to maximize efficiencies through simplifying business practices

• Support Product/Rate Change Priorities where applicable

• Identify Underwriting trends with National Underwriting

• Provide training and underwriting calibration with front-line staff to ensure an aligned underwriting experience for both the broker and direct channels

• Continuously working to identify areas of concern using trending and industry developments

• Identify discrepancies between distribution channels and work to ensure an aligned experience and workflow

• Strong communication capabilities to ensure accurate messaging of information flows both to the front-line staff and to Personal Lines underwriting management

• Develop strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners designed to support and drive outperforming results

• Complete Technical analysis, provide advice and support for: Pricing, Underwriting & Product Development, Systems, Digital

What you’ll bring:

• University degree and/or College Diploma

• Advance degree and/or professional qualification preferred

• Minimum 6-8 yrs. experience in the Property and Casualty business (emphasis on Specialty related products is an asset)

• 5 years Technical Underwriting experience including an understanding of the P&C regulatory environment

• Prior experience with project initiatives in a leading or supporting role

• French speaking is an asset

• Strong relationship building skills

• Track record of successful delivery of various high priority initiatives under tight timelines

• Strong Strategic vision

• Excellent analytical skills

• Complex problem-solving skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills

• Ability to collaborate with and influence key partners to achieve results

What you’ll get:

• Compelling 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.

• 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

• Hybrid flexible work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & externally.

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.

About Us

We help our 19.5 million customers to save forthe future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight.

So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.