Commercial Underwriter

2 days ago

Vancouver, Canada Aviva Full time

Aviva Canada Inc. has an excellent opportunity in our Aviva Business commercial insurance unit. Our Commercial Insurance Branch located in downtown Vancouver, has an opportunity for a Senior or Intermediate Commercial Lines Underwriter (Property and Casualty).

You will service a portfolio of core commercial insurance business requiring a proven underwriting ability and a dedication to customer service perfection. You will be involved in the underwriting of small to mid-sized commercial property and casualty accounts, with premiums up to $25,000 as well an opportunity to showcase your commercial underwriting knowledge. We are interested in speaking with insightful business minded underwriters. You will champion excellent relationships through daily management of an assigned broker portfolio.

What You'll Do
- Qualify and underwrite new business through understanding needs and risk characteristics of the customer, ensuring benefit from both top-line and profitability perspective.
- Develop and maintain relationships cross-functionally and with external stakeholders, to deliver exceptional broker and customer service.
- Build knowledge of all Information Systems/Programs within Commercial Insurance.
- Maintain the quality and profitability of the portfolio and refer all risks outside established authority level to Specialist.
- You will work with brokers to negotiate pricing for new business opportunities and retention policies to insure a profitable book of business within an established underwriting authority.
- Participate in Quality Reviews and audits as required.
- You will have the opportunity to utilize loss control and risk management practices is part of our standard methodology within the underwriting process, and you'll be passionate about standard methodology.

What You'll Bring
- Work reciprocally with other members of the office
- 3 + years’ experience in the insurance industry ideally as commercial lines underwriter with property and casualty policies.
- CIP designation or a willingness to complete the designation.
- Farm underwriting experience would be a bonus.
- Ability to listen to broker and customer needs to meet them effectively and efficiently.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Commercial systems, and other related systems.
- Validated sales acumen, marketing, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to be self-motivated and proactively pursue potential business opportunities with brokers and customers.
- Good working knowledge of underwriting, pricing and products in different segments, example
- contractors, retail, manufacturing
- Ability to work with internal business partners to deliver a great broker and customer experience.

What You’ll Get:

- Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
- Start with 4 weeks of annual vacation
- Exceptional Career Development opportunities.
- Hybrid work model
- We’ll support your professional development education

Additional Information:

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