Sr. Underwriter P&C

Aviva; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major insurance company in York Region is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter to drive profitable growth in their Commercial Insurance business. The successful candidate will manage property and casualty accounts in the $25K to $250K premium range, collaborating with brokers and mentoring junior staff. This role requires strong underwriting expertise and the ability to build relationships within the industry. Benefits include competitive rewards, career development opportunities, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Base compensation

Annual bonus eligibility

Retirement savings plan

Health benefits

Personal wellness support

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years experience in P&C underwriting.
• Strong understanding of underwriting philosophy and policy contracts.
• Ability to listen to broker and customer needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Qualify and underwrite new Core and Mid-Market accounts.
• Develop relationships for exceptional broker and customer service.
• Act as a point of escalation for junior underwriters.

Skills

P&C underwriting

Relationship building

Market analysis

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Education

Post-secondary education in Business or related discipline

CIP/FCIP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Commercial systems

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.

Aviva Canada has an exciting opportunity within our Small Medium and Enterprise (SME) Commercial Insurance business unit. Our Greater Toronto Commercial Insurance Branch is currently seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter (Property and Casualty).

This role is accountable for driving profitable growth through high-quality underwriting, with a focus on middle market and large commercial accounts across select industry segments. These accounts typically fall within the annual premium range of $25K to $250K.

As a Core and Middle Market Underwriter, you will collaborate closely with internal partners to identify new business opportunities and deliver superior technical expertise to brokers and customers—ensuring risks are priced appropriately. You will also play a key role in mentoring and guiding junior underwriters. We’re looking for insightful, business-minded professionals who are passionate about service excellence and committed to driving profitable growth.

What You’ll Do

• Qualify and underwrite new and , on occasion, renew Core and Mid -Market Property & Casualty accounts through understanding the needs and risk characteristics of the customer while ensuring both top-line growth and bottom line profitability.

• Develop and maintain both internal and external relationships to deliver exceptional broker and customer service.

• Act as a point of escalation for more junior underwriters including Senior Underwriters as a referral point for Core and Middle Market risks, and authorize risks within own established authority level.

• Maintain the quality and profitability of the Core and Middle Ma rket portfolio , and refer all risks outside established authority level to the appropriate res ource .

• Provide insight on market research and analysis; participate in developing business cases for pricing, coverage and/or product improvements.

• Contribute to the introduction and communication of pricing, coverage and/or product changes on time, contributing to the development of underwriting guidelines, procedures, and manuals.

• Help identify areas of concern regarding loss ratios, risk trends, or other discrepancies, applying remediation strategies as appropriate .

• Build knowledge of all Information Systems/Programs within Commercial Insurance.

• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes. Contribute as subject matter expert for branch and/or Core and Middle Market learning and development, including subject research, preparation of material and delivery of the training.

• Identify gaps in underwriting capabilities, and design and deliver solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• 7 to 10 years experience in P& C underwriting

• Post-secondary education (Business or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience, CIP/FCIP preferred

• Expert knowledge of underwriting, pricing and product in key segments, i.e. Wholesaling, Manufacturing and/or Contractors

• Strong level of understanding of underwriting philosophy, policy contracts, rating programs, risk information sources, underwriting/technical manual information, statuary constraints, and computer workflow procedures.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, RTM, Commercial systems and other related systems.

• Ability to interact in a professional manner to develop long-term relationships with brokers, customers and internal partners.

• Ability to be self-motivated and proactively pursue potential business opportunities with brokers and customers.

• Ability to listen to broker and customer needs in order to effectively and efficiently meet them.

• Demonstrates strong presentation and facilitation skills, high degree of professionalism and a solutions and service orientation.

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.

• Hybrid work model.

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.