Senior Underwriting Specialist

Aviva; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Underwriting Specialist in Toronto, where you will play a key role in assessing and managing complex Transportation and Corporate Fleet risks. This position offers the chance to negotiate impactful solutions and develop risk management programs that benefit both clients and the organization. You will also provide mentorship and technical advice to fellow underwriting staff, ensuring high standards of compliance and quality. With a compelling rewards package and a commitment to professional development, this opportunity is perfect for a seasoned underwriting expert looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Retirement Savings Plan

Share Plan

Health Benefits

Personal Wellness Programs

Volunteer Opportunities

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Vacation Package

Corporate Wellness Programs

Flexible Work Model

Qualifications

• 10+ years of underwriting experience with complex risk-managed accounts.
• University degree and FCIP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate complex Transportation & Corporate Fleet risks.
• Negotiate solutions for brokers and customers effectively.

Skills

Underwriting Experience

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Education

University Degree

FCIP (Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional)

Job description

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 have a great opportunity to join our Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) team located in downtown Toronto (hybrid). Our Corporate Risk team has an opening for a Senior Underwriting Specialist (Commercial Automobile).

What you'll do

• Responsible for assessing and evaluating more complex Transportation & Corporate Fleet risks. Responsible for the management of high profile risk managed corporate accounts.
• Ability to effectively negotiate solutions for our brokers and customers which result in an overall benefit for all parties.
• Ability to effectively analyze loss experience and develop a risk management program with our risk consultants which will mitigate/prevent losses.
• Ability to effectively price, underwrite and develop the business.
• Responsible for providing technical training and quality control in the form of mentoring.
• Provide technical advice and coaching to other underwriting staff involved in this line of business. Conduct internal underwriting compliance audits.
• Handle day to day referrals in a timely fashion.
• Develop and maintain positive business partnerships with our brokers, clients and reinsurers.
• Provide input into the analysis of broker portfolios and make recommendations where needed.

What you'll bring

• University degree and FCIP is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of underwriting experience.
• Experience with writing complex risk-managed accounts an asset.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills & negotiating skills.
• Ability to problem solve and to make/impact decisions.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Proven marketing & relationship building skills.

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.
• Outstanding 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.