Commercial Farm Underwriter

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.

Aviva has an excellent opportunity in our Winnipeg Commercial Insurance Underwriting Branch for a Commercial Farm Underwriter

You will service a portfolio of Farm insurance business requiring a proven underwriting ability and a dedication to customer service perfection. You will be responsible to underwrite, grow and manage a portfolio of small to large scale Commercial Farm Operations for both property and liability and including Personal homeowners coverage. Farm operations include but are not limited to Field Crop Farms, Beef Cattle Farms, Dairy Farms and General Farms.

We are interested in speaking with insightful business minded underwriters who are passionate about service. You will champion excellent relationships through daily management of an assigned broker portfolio.

What You'll Do:
Are you passionate about the successful evaluation, selection, and negotiation of business?
- You will work with brokers to negotiate terms and pricing for new business opportunities and renewal policies in order to insure a profitable book of business within an established underwriting authority

Do you love to build and maintain awareness?
- You will seek to learn and educate on market trends, pricing levels, and policy offerings in the region you service.

How do you respond to inquiries?
- You communicate diligently and professionally with our broker partners to drive the end customer experience and create a meaningful partnership within the portfolio

Do you take calculated risks?
- You are highly skilled in critical thinking and exposure analysis, and use loss control and risk management resources and methodologies as part of your standard process.

What You'll Bring:

- Experienced in both managing and growing a book (renewal and new business underwriting) ensuring profitability
- 3+ years’ experience in farm underwriting
- Proven ability to work reciprocally and collaboratively with other underwriters
- Validated sales acumen, marketing, communication, and negotiation skills
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proficient multi-tasker, with demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work while meeting service expectations and other deadlines
- CIP designation or a willingness to actively pursue CIP designation
- Agricultural background would be an asset
- Homeowners Insurance experience would be an asset

What You'll Get- The salary band for this position ranges from $ 41,000.00 - $ 91,000.00. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.- 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

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & externally.

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