Senior Underwriting Specialist, Casualty

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.

This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your career within our Global Corporate and Specialty Risk (GCS) division. As a Senior Casualty Underwriting Specialist, you will be leading underwriting for large corporate accounts and complex mid-market primary or monoline excess/umbrella casualty. Your focus and responsibility will be to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business while working closely with brokers and clients. The role includes client/broker facing responsibilities while working under a national mandate for the continued development of the GCS business unit.

Come join our team!

What You'll Do

1. Analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, ensuring both top-line growth and profitability.
2. Develop and uphold positive relationships with brokers and clients to achieve favorable results for Aviva, brokers, and customers.
3. Provide responsive, comprehensive service to our customers and brokers.
4. Navigate and maintain records in Salesforce with flawless accuracy.
5. Coordinate and communicate account details with other product line underwriters.
6. Adhere strictly to risk and control procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate potential issues.

What You'll Bring

1. 15+ years of technical commercial lines business experience.
2. An established presence in the Toronto insurance market among brokers and risk managers.
3. Proven marketing and relationship-building skills with both internal and external partners.
4. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong negotiating abilities.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to make impactful decisions.
6. The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
7. A professional attitude and a dedication to improving the broker/customer experience.
8. Proficiency in data analytics would be a valuable asset.

What You’ll Get

1. Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
2. Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
3. Employee driven programs passionate about gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion.
4. Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.
5. 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 has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

Education Required

Post Secondary Education
University Degree