In this role you will underwrite small commercial business. Negotiate pricing for new business opportunities and renewals to ensure a profitable book of business within established underwriting authority.

What You'll Do

• Assess and evaluate the risk for new and existing business
• Provide excellent customer service
• Analyze reports to resolve adequate exposure and loss ratings.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, pricing levels and policy form amendments
• Manage and negotiate renewal terms for the retention of business.
• Apply loss control and risk management practices in the underwriting process.
• Respond to inquiries from brokers regarding modification to policy files in a timely and efficient manner.
• Start to build and maintain excellent broker relationships by doing broker visits with other underwriters.
• Apply negotiation skills to ensure win/win for Aviva, Broker and Customer on a risk by risk basis
• Apply influencing skills on sophisticated large account customers

What You'll Bring

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the insurance industry ideally in underwriting
• Strong interpersonal and administration skills.
• Highly motivated and hard-working.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good digital literacy.
• Ability to meet challenging deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of the RTM system is an asset.

What You’ll Get

• The salary band for this position ranges from $39,600 to $73,500. 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.
• 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

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.