Casualty Underwriting Specialist

5 months ago


Markham, Canada Aviva Full time

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.

The Central Technical Unit has a phenomenal opportunity for a Casualty Underwriting Specialist. You will be part of a diverse team responsible for building out portfolio performance to support the successful strategic growth of Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) and Aviva Business Insurance (ABI)

Your role will be multi-layered. You will be working closely with the underwriting branches and all other key collaborators to deliver improvement projects that have a clear, positive, and direct impact on the Casualty portfolio and segment performance in alignment with the Commercial Underwriting Strategy.

You will have the opportunity to challenge status quo methods, processes, controls, and mentorship with the aim of simplifying, clarifying and empowering front line underwriting teams to deliver positive outcomes for our customers and brokers within Commercial Insurance.

What you'll do-
- Collaborate with our peers in Data Analytics including Claims and the Technical Community across Commercial Lines to analyze financial data and gain insights to successfully steer our Casualty portfolio and clearly communicate our appetite.- Participate in Liability Large Loss and Attritional Claim Reviews to determine current and future loss trends which have a direct impact on Reinsurance, Pricing, Underwriting Appetite, and Financial Performance.- Contribute to the introduction and effective communication of pricing, coverage, and product changes on a timely basis.- Develop and embed portfolio controls by working with Risk to establish parameters for existing risks and mitigate emerging risks.- Review wordings to ensure that liability coverages meet industry standards while at the same time also differentiating Aviva from our competitors.- Drive the development of underwriting guidelines in tangent with the market, line of business strategy and in support of product compliance.- Identify training needs to support underwriting excellence and share knowledge across all levels of the organization.- Provide insight to market research and drive the development and implementation of innovative tools and product enhancements.- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes.

What you'll bring- 7+ years of Commercial Lines underwriting experience, preferably with a focus on Casualty Underwriting.- Knowledge of French is an asset to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with our customers, partners and other Aviva teams located across Canada.- Resourceful in analyzing relevant data, identifying critical issues and defining alternatives.- Proven leadership skills with the ability to influence and debate to optimum outcomes.- Solution-oriented perspective with the ability to maintain underwriting standards while optimizing new business opportunities.- Solid understanding of other functional areas including Claims, Risk Management, Pricing and Reserving.- Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience. (Business or related field).- Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite.- CIP designation; FCIP designation is an asset.- Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.- Previous experience in underwriting Renewable Energy and/or Environmental Insurance is an asset.

What you'll get- Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.- Our vacation package starts at 4 weeks + the opportunity to buy an extra week.- Exceptional Career Development opportunities.- We'll support your professional development education.

Additional Information: 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.



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