Group Portfolio Lead

Markham, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$110,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead the intake, evaluation, and coordination of new group applications, reporting on results and maintaining relationships with internal teams and external distribution partners. Represent the group segment in committees and projects, improve processes and controls, and coordinate group-related system changes with technology teams.

Job details

Experience Aviva Together, we are Aviva. Our values — Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence — guide how we show up for each other and for our customers. Individually, they’re words. Together, they define who we are. At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most. The Opportunity The Group Portfolio Lead supports the management of group business within Personal Insurance, focusing on the intake and evaluation of new groups. This is key to delivering on our Group strategy, and contributing to Aviva’s priority to deliver growth at scale and achieve top-quartile profitability. Come join our team! What You’ll Do Lead the intake process and coordination with other internal teams for new groups. Understand and report on results to keep PI partners informed on status of new applications. Maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholder including distribution partners, actuarial pricing, legal, and underwriting. Propose and undertake project work to improve: Aviva Group Processes, Policies, Risk & Controls, Tactics, and Execution. Reflect the group segment perspective at the relevant tables, committees and projects, while always putting the interests of Aviva first and supporting decisions that reflect the One Aviva mindset. Communicate and coordinate system changes needed for group with technology teams. Other duties as assigned. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s Degree or College diploma. In pursuit of industry certification(s). 5+ years P&C Underwriting experience. Business analytics- using data to drive business decisions. Knowledge and understanding of the full value chain of insurance including Underwriting and Ratemaking. Keen interest in challenging the status quo for constant evolution of our processes, ways of working to deliver on Aviva's ambitions. Digital and traditional marketing knowledge. Excellent communicator and a natural collaborator. Experience with MS Office Suite. What Makes You Stand Out Ability to extract and play with data. Project management experience. What You’ll Get The salary band for this position ranges from $90,000 to $110,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity. Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities. Hybrid flexible work model. 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. Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable). This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally. Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position. Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or college diploma, pursuit of industry certification, and at least five years of P&C underwriting experience. Candidates should bring insurance value chain and ratemaking knowledge, business analytics skills, strong communication and collaboration abilities, marketing knowledge, and experience with Microsoft Office; data analysis and project management experience are assets.