Operational Underwriting Analyst

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, 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.

We have an excellent career opportunity with our Contract Surety team in Markham for a Jr. Surety Underwriter position.

Under the guidance of the Sr. Manager, Surety, the Jr. Contract Underwriter produces an underwriting profit and protects against losses by proper risk selection and underwriting of all types of fidelity and surety bonds, primarily contract bonds, within authority limit.

You will be responsible for maintaining, practicing and implementation of the Contract Surety policies, guidelines, procedures and operating process’ for an assigned book of business assigned contracting accounts and already accredited Brokers. Maintenance and improvement of the Surety Contract business through the adherence to Surety and Aviva Corporate Strategic Plan is a key aspect of the role responsibilities. This position is expected to generate contract surety revenue through direct contract surety accounts, account acquisition and retention targets and maintenance a loss ratio or the yearly parameter set in the strategic objectives.

What you'll do- Underwriting: This position is responsible for the maintaining, practicing and implementation of the Contract Surety policies, guidelines, procedures and operating process’ for the geographical area of responsibility including assigned contracting accounts and accredited Brokers. The position is further responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of the Surety Contract business through the adherence to Surety and Aviva Corporate Strategic Plan.- Strategic Plan: Promotion of the short-term Contract Surety Strategic plans through the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the Contract Surety Strategic and Marketing plans to targeted and existing brokers, contractors, and contracting accounts. Further to maintain enhance current surety relationships with key brokers and contractors under the supervision Sr. Manager, Surety.- Service: Promote and provide where possible high levels of service to both internal and external customers as per the Surety Service Plan- Teamwork: participate and contribute to a cohesive and functional group environment. Assist where needed and required through policy, procedure, guideline, process interpretation, underwriting support, and external business-related issues to all members of the department.

What you'll bring- Underwriting experience within a Surety organization to the comparable level of responsibilities, accounts, and broker partners.- University Related Degree, preferably commerce, economics and or business co-op degree related educational background- Ability to interact with both internal and external customers through written and oral skills, have a marketing and analytical ability.- Have general knowledge of the issues and approaches to contract surety underwriting and business approaches, have a high degree of negotiating and presentation skills.- Thorough knowledge of the issues and approaches to the surety industry and underwriting matters, knowledge of the accounting cycle, basic knowledge of construction related terms and process’, understanding of the Surety model and possess marketing, negotiating and analytical abilities.- Clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills and a comfort level to communicate to all levels.- This position requires a high degree of written and oral communication with external customers that require clear and concise responses given the high level of risk selection.- Ability to tackle requests, situations and underwriting and business-related issues and problems effectively within the departmental parameters and timeliness. Improved level of analytical review and situation resolution with positive outcomes through the collaboration with partners.

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.

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.

  • Underwriter

    7 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Stratford Underwriting Agency Inc. Full time

    Stratford Underwriting Agency is a Managing General Agency servicing BC residents to meet their insurance needs. Our team of value driven insurance professionals takes pride in their commitment to doing what is right for our business partners, customers, colleagues and community. Explore the opportunities below and start an exciting career that brings...

  • Underwriting System Analyst

    4 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada TSW Management Services Full time

    **We offer more than a job, we offer a career!** - We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development. - We put our employees at the center of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding. - We inspire...

  • Analyst/underwriter, Professional Solutions

    7 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company Full time

    At Trisura, we expect more because we believe it can be done better. We are a young, growth oriented team with a commitment to exceptional talent and have been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers since 2017. Our growth and our entrepreneurial style, niche market position and development opportunities ensure that our people see the results...

  • Contract Analyst

    2 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada iA Groupe financier iA Financial Group Full time

    Sector: Special Market Solutions/ Group Insurance /_ Working form home /_Canada/Permanent/Working_ Language/Bilingual French/English is a requirement_ Reporting to the Manager, Group Underwriting & Contracts Administration, the **Group Underwriting & Contract Analyst** is responsible for five distinct areas of work for the Special Markets Solutions...

  • Bilingual Group Underwriting

    5 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada iA Groupe financier iA Financial Group Full time

    Sector: Special Market Solutions/ Group Insurance /_ Working form home /_Canada/Permanent/Working_ Language/Bilingual French/English is a requirement_ Reporting to the Manager, Group Underwriting & Contracts Administration, the **Group Underwriting & Contract Analyst** is responsible for five distinct areas of work for the Special Markets Solutions...

  • Underwriting Associate

    7 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada The Travelers Companies, Inc. Full time

    - Who Are We? - Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference. -...

  • Financial Underwriting Analyst

    4 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada Stalwart Full time

    **About Stalwart** Stalwart is an Alberta-based insurance business founded and operated by highly experienced executives with over 30 years in the Canadian insurance industry. Stalwart is committed to helping Canadians plan for their financial future in any state of the world, and intends on becoming one of Canada’s leading life insurance agencies by...

  • Financial Underwriting Analyst

    2 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada Stalwart Full time

    **About Stalwart** Stalwart is an Alberta-based insurance business founded and operated by highly experienced executives with over 30 years in the Canadian insurance industry. Stalwart is committed to helping Canadians plan for their financial future in any state of the world, and intends on becoming one of Canada’s leading life insurance agencies by...

  • Senior Underwriting Operations Leader

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada TSW Management Services Inc. | Services de gestion TSW inc. Full time

    Company OverviewTSW Management Services Inc. is a leading national Lloyd's Managing General Agent and Wholesale Broker, specializing in complex commercial insurance placements.We exist to assist retail brokers in growing their commercial business beyond their current capabilities, with the goal of becoming one of Canada's leading MGA commercial insurance...

  • Analyst, Commercial Mortgages

    5 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada BentallGreenOak Full time

    **_Analyst, Commercial Mortgages _** **_Calgary, AB_** - BentallGreenOak promotes a corporate culture that attracts and retains the highest caliber people. We encourage opportunities for growth, development, and promotion by providing our employees with the resources to work effectively and continually strive to perform better. We are committed to a safe...

  • Analyst, Account Management, Commercial Servicing

    1 month ago

    Vancouver, Canada CMLS Financial Full time

    **Analyst, Account Management, Commercial Servicing**: **Vancouver, BC** **Salary Range**:$55,000 - $75,000 /yr. CMLS Financial, one of Canada’s largest Commercial lenders, is looking for an Analyst, Account Management, Commercial Servicing to join our growing team. The Analyst, Account Management, is a responsible for performing a range of credit and...

  • Underwriting Assistant

    1 day ago

    Vancouver, Canada Aviva Full time

    We have a fantastic career opportunity in our commercial insurance branches, located in Vancouver. This role will support our Vancouver branch, however, there is flexibility on the location. Our Commercial Insurance branch is looking for an Underwriting Assistant to help support the team by providing a variety of administrative duties. You will be trained...

  • Director, Underwriting

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, Canada TSW Management Services Inc. | Services de gestion TSW inc. Full time

    We offer more than a job, we offer a career! We support our employees to shape their career by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development. We put our employees at the center of what we do to allow them to grow personally and professionally, with projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding. We inspire people to...

  • Commercial Credit Underwriter – Vancouver or

    7 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Bank of America Full time

    Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. Following the acquisition of Merrill Lynch on January 1, 2009, Bank of America is...

  • Senior Underwriting Leadership Position

    4 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada TSW Management Services Inc. | Services de gestion TSW inc. Full time

    TSW Management Services Inc. | Services de gestion TSW inc., a national Lloyd's Managing General Agent and Wholesale Broker, specializes in complex commercial insurance placements.Our goal is to become one of Canada's leading MGA commercial insurance wholesalers through our product offerings, integrity, intelligence, and delivery of outstanding service.We...

  • Mortgage Analyst

    7 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Canada ICI Capital Corporation Full time

    Do you want to be a part of the next wave of leaders within the commercial real estate finance industry? We are always on the look-out for **Mortgage Analysts** to join our unique group, who are committed to developing a better, more diverse culture within our organization and the industry. With multiple locations across Canada, this position will expose...

  • Financial Analyst, Contract Surety

    7 days ago

    Vancouver, Canada Intact Full time

    As a **Financial Analyst** in the Vancouver Contract Surety team, you will play an essential role in the team’s success by evaluating and analyzing financial and complex credit risk of our portfolio of construction clientele in the province of BC and Western Canada. While we are looking for a Financial Analyst, we will also consider various levels of...

  • Support Analyst, Group Underwriting

    7 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada iA Groupe financier iA Financial Group Full time

    Are you looking for a role where you will have the chance to work with complex group insurance plans? We are looking for a highly skilled and organized Support Analyst to join our close knit team. In this role you will get to work with complex Group Insurance plans, typically with non-standard Group benefits, often requiring customization. In this role you...

  • Underwriting Assistant, Gcs

    6 months ago

    Vancouver, 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. An excellent career opportunity exists with Underwriting Services, GCS Operations team as an Underwriting Assistant in our downtown Toronto location. In this position, you will play a...

  • Underwriting Assistant

    7 months ago

    Vancouver, Canada Markel Corporation Full time

    The Underwriting Support Team provides a dedicated support service to the business. Our primary focus is to provide a timely and high quality service to the underwriting divisions in Markel, managing and processing written inwards risk information. Looking for a role that will have a meaningful impact in the insurance industry? You will be part of our...