Western Canada Plans & Programs Leader

Aviva plc; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexible work model

Health benefits

Career development opportunities

Vacation package and wellness programs

Job summary

Aviva Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, Plans & Programs to lead underwriting and portfolio performance in Western Canada. You will coach underwriters, drive business development with brokers, and ensure governance and risk management across Programs and Portfolio Solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Claims, Actuarial, Risk Engineering, and CTU to sustain profitable growth while maintaining high service standards.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CIP designation required.
• 8-10 years of commercial Property & Casualty underwriting experience.
• 2 years minimum of people leadership experience.
• Experience managing Programs, Portfolio Solutions, MGA, Delegated Authority, or Specialty business.
• Strong understanding of underwriting principles, portfolio management, pricing, coverage analysis, and risk selection.
• Proven ability to manage profitable books of business and achieve growth objectives.
• Strong broker relationship management and business development skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio leadership and underwriting excellence for Programs and Portfolio Solutions.
• Provide technical oversight on complex underwriting opportunities, referrals, manuscript wordings, and coverage solutions.
• Monitor portfolio performance including premium growth, loss ratios, and profitability metrics.
• Oversee underwriting audits, quality reviews, and remediation activities as required.
• Support governance through policies, procedures, and risk management practices.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters.
• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and talent development.
• Develop and present business proposals for new opportunities.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of new business and growth within appetite guidance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure sound underwriting decisions and efficiency.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Business development

Broker relationships

Analytical skills

Communication & negotiation

Portfolio strategy

Education

University degree

CIP designation

Job description

Aviva Canada is seeking a Senior Manager, Plans & Programs to lead underwriting and portfolio performance in Western Canada. You will coach underwriters, drive business development with brokers, and ensure governance and risk management across Programs and Portfolio Solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Claims, Actuarial, Risk Engineering, and CTU to sustain profitable growth while maintaining high service standards.