Underwriting Specialist
2 weeks ago
About the Role
Aviva is seeking a highly skilled Underwriting Specialist to join our Managing General Agent (MGA) team. As an Underwriting Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the growth and profitability of our MGA partners by establishing strong relationships with underwriters and management.
Key Responsibilities
- Qualify and underwrite non-standard or difficult to place risks
- Perform underwriting due diligence on new MGA opportunities, reviewing underwriting methodology, guidelines, processes, pricing structure, coverage terms, and wordings
- Steer the MGA portfolio, including analysis, development of recommendations for profit measures, identification of potential contract enhancements or controls, and general recommendations for improvements in the MGA partnerships
- Provide underwriting support for existing MGAs, including underwriting audits, risk referrals, and wording reviews to maintain profitable relationships within the context of Aviva's risk and control practices
- Collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders to draft and update MGA contracts, achieve compliance goals, and ensure sufficient risk and controls in place
- Participate and/or lead quarterly business review with an MGA's leadership and underwriting teams
- Ability to navigate Aviva (internally) to get things done
- Ability to build positive relationships and collaborate, within the MGA team, Aviva as a whole, and with our MGA partners
Requirements
- University degree or college diploma in Insurance would be an advantage
- CIP (or enrolled)
- 5 plus years of technical commercial lines underwriting business experience
- Very strong marketing and relationship building skills with internal and external partners; strong pipeline management/sales consultation skills
- Proficient technical knowledge of complex risks in line of business and segments underwritten
- Developing proficiency in applying highly specialized knowledge and expertise to non-standard risks
- Ability to identify and articulate barriers in workflows or specific accounts with leadership
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to problem solve and to make/implement decisions
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills
- Professional and collaborative attitude
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
- Functioning knowledge of French is an asset
- Seeks opportunities to improve MGA/customer experience
- Bilingualism: Knowledge of French and English is required to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with our customers, partners, and other Aviva teams located across Canada
What We Offer
- 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
- Hybrid working model
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