The VP, Head of Underwriting is a market-facing leader who is the P&L owner for commercial underwriting for Branch or Region.

Evolve Aviva Canada’s Commercial Lines business to be an industry leader within Canada

• Develop and implement the Commercial Lines underwriting vision for Western Region to grow underwriting profit.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of individual branch performance within the region through analysis of reports while regularly taking strategic actions and finding opportunities to increase positive results
• By focusing on what matters to our people, outstanding leadership and fostering an inclusive culture, there is a pipeline of top talent vying to work on your team.
• Lead and empower underwriters to take a creative yet profitable approach toward underwriting.
• Develop and lead a leadership team of underwriting experts who thrive on developing our underwriters, living Aviva values and motivating people to be their best.
• Nurture a culture of confidence and empowerment – be known in the market for underwriting expertise and being solution orientated and customer centric.
• Champion and adopt the Operational Effectiveness agenda resulting in increased capacity for our underwriters
• Facilitate people moving within SME and Aviva Canada inline with career aspirations and business need. We will win by operating as One Aviva
• In partnership with BD continually review and deliver on effective broker strategy and value proposition, driving stronger broker engagement, business outcomes and increased NPS
• Work proactively with broker partners to strengthen relationships and ensure business plans are met.
• Develop underwriting frameworks consistent with business and regulatory requirements.
• Regularly report on large losses, trends and the competitive environment. Embed a risk culture within Aviva.
• Complete quality assurance of the Commercial Lines P&C and Automobile portfolio, including branch and/or regional self-review.
• Manage account receivables to collect premium
• Work proactively and collaboratively with business partners across the organization to ensure objectives are aligned and met.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with regular attestation and evidencing.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, or other related field or equivalent experience.
• FCIP, FCAS, FCIA or equivalent designation is required.

Experience

• 10-15 years of relevant P&C experience, including 5+ years of experience in commercial underwriting and product development

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 ( presence to the office at least three times per week )

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.