Commercial Underwriter

2 weeks ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada Aviva Full time
Job Summary

As a Commercial Underwriter at Aviva Canada, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial insurance business, utilizing your underwriting expertise to deliver exceptional customer service and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Qualify and underwrite deals through thorough analysis of customer needs and risk characteristics.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and customers to deliver exceptional service and meet their needs.
  • Act as a point of escalation for junior underwriters and authorize risks within established authority levels.
  • Maintain the quality and profitability of the portfolio and refer risks outside established authority levels to specialists.
  • Contribute to market research and analysis, developing business cases for pricing, coverage, and product improvements.
  • Support the introduction and communication of pricing, coverage, and product changes, including creating underwriter bulletins and contributing to the development of underwriting guidelines and procedures.
  • Help identify areas of concern regarding loss ratios, risk trends, and other discrepancies, applying remediation strategies as appropriate.
  • Build knowledge of all Information Systems/Programs within Commercial Insurance.
  • Support the maintenance of a compliant underwriting environment in relation to filed rates and rules.
  • Participate in regulatory filings for rate changes and build filings for forms and underwriting.
Requirements
  • At least 2-4 years' experience in commercial insurance underwriting.
  • Post-secondary education (Business or related discipline) or equivalent practical experience.
  • CIP/FCIP preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of underwriting, pricing, and product in key segments, i.e., Wholesaling, Manufacturing, and/or Contractors.
  • Working knowledge of other functional areas, i.e., Claims, Risk Management, Accounting, etc.
  • Strong level of understanding of underwriting philosophy, policy contracts, rating programs, risk information sources, underwriting/technical manual information, statutory constraints, and computer workflow procedures.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, RTM, Commercial systems, and other related systems.
  • Ability to interact in a professional manner to develop long-term relationships with brokers and customers.
  • Ability to work with internal business partners to deliver a great broker and customer experience.
  • Ability to be self-motivated and proactively pursue potential business opportunities with brokers and customers.
  • Ability to listen to broker and customer needs in order to effectively and efficiently meet them.
What You'll Get
  • A 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.

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