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 have an excellent career opportunity within our Global Corporate and Specialty Risk division as a Senior Casualty Underwriting Specialist.

GCS focuses on large corporate accounts (with or without international exposure) as well as complex mid-market primary or monoline excess/umbrella casualty.

Your focus and responsibility will be to analyze and underwrite new and renewal business while working closely with brokers and clients. The role includes client/broker facing responsibilities while working under a national mandate for the continued development of the GCS business unit.

What you'll do

• Corporate and Specialty Risk Underwriting
• Ability to qualify and underwrite on both a macro and micro level to ensure benefit from both top line and profitability perspective
• Ability to build positive relationships and collaborate to ensure win/win for Aviva, Broker, and Customer
• Providing responsive and comprehensive service to our customers and brokers.
• Navigate and upkeep in Salesforce.
• Coordinate and communicate on account with other product line underwriters
• Adhere to risk and control procedures

What you'll bring

• 15+ years of technical commercial lines business experience.
• Established presence in the Toronto Insurance market among brokers and risk managers.
• Very strong marketing and relationship building skills with internal and external partners.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills & negotiating skills.
• Ability to problem solve and to make/impact decisions.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Great teammate, collaborates well with others
• Seeks opportunities to improve broker/customer experience
• Professional attitude
• Proficiency in data analytics would be a plus

What you’ll get

• 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

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.