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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 make a positive difference every single day offering protection and peace of mind. Aviva Canada Inc. is one of Canada’s largest insurance groups, and we have a lot to offer to talented people just entering the working world.

We are looking for a Senior Automobile Underwriter to join our Commercial Lines team in the Greater Toronto Branch. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced underwriting professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service, thrives in a technically complex environment, and enjoys working collaboratively in a dynamic hybrid team setting.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your underwriting career and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!

• Assess and evaluate risk for new and existing business.

• Assist and mentor more junior underwriters with applying corporate underwriting standards and share knowledge and skills with others in the branch.

• Analyze reports to determine adequate exposure and loss rating.

• Maintain awareness of market trends, pricing levels and policy form amendments.

• Negotiate renewal terms for the retention of business.

• Utilize loss control and risk management practices in the underwriting process.

• Respond to inquiries from brokers regarding modification to policy files in a prompt and efficient manner.

• Work with brokers to develop new business.

• Develop and maintain excellent broker relationships and management of assigned broker portfolio.

• Provide above average customer service.

• 5–10 years of Commercial Auto underwriting experience

• CIP designation (completed or in progress) preferred

• Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative

• Comfortable working independently and in a hybrid team environment

• Proficient with standard business software; RTM system knowledge is an asset

• Able to manage deadlines and perform well under pressure

• 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

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is an existing 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.