AVP Underwriting Policy Specialist

3 weeks ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada Aviva Full time
Job Title: AVP Underwriting Policy

Aviva Canada is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AVP Underwriting Policy to join our team. As a key member of our Underwriting team, you will play a critical role in driving the technical underwriting strategy of underwriting across Aviva Canada's Personal & Specialty Lines portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and implementation of underwriting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with the Product and Customer teams to drive the modernization and simplification of underwriting processes, leveraging digital transformation to improve customer and broker experience.
  • Embed a strong risk culture within the team, ensuring individual accountability and ownership of risk management activities.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, industry committees, and other regulatory boards across Canada.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on underwriting policies and procedures to ensure alignment with company underwriting philosophy and PI underwriting strategy.
  • Supervise regulatory websites, regulator bulletins, and announcements, as well as industry bulletins from the IBC (Insurance Bureau of Canada).
  • Support Government Relations roles from a PI UW perspective during advocacy efforts or when regulatory changes are under review.
  • Contribute to the development of business strategy and risk appetite, providing insights regarding current and anticipated insurance regulatory and industry trends.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, or similar.
  • CRM, CIP, or FCIP preferred.
  • 10 years of experience in Technical Insurance functions (e.g., Underwriting, Claims) for a global Property and Casualty carrier.
  • Proven track record with regulators, industry committees, and other regulatory boards across Canada.
  • Excellent judgement and analytical skills with the ability to collect, coordinate, analyze, and disseminate significant information with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills (written, verbal) with well-developed ability to correspond with senior leaders, peers, direct reports, and external contacts.
  • High level of analytical and problem-solving skills to identify clearly and address gaps in policies/procedures and adherence to these policies and procedures.
  • Solid understanding of company underwriting philosophy, PI underwriting strategy, policy contracts, PI products, risk information sources, and underwriting manuals.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team that is geographically dispersed.
  • A leader with integrity and credibility and positive relationship management (both internal and external), with strong negotiation, influencing, and execution skills.
What We Offer:
  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Exceptional 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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