Aviva Canada
Insurance
SeniorUnderwriter
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“Senior Underwriter at Aviva Canada. Skills: Underwriting, Risk management, Broker relationships. Deliver outstanding service. Apply critical thinking”
What You'll Achieve.
Profitable growth; Underwriting excellence; First-contact resolution; Continuously improve underwriting practices; Position Ovation as preferred market; Maintain underwriting discipline; Deliver results
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking; Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of High Net Worth property insurance experience, CIP or CRM designation (completed or in progress)
Nice to Have
Knowledge of competitor wordings or appetite
What You'll Do.
Deliver outstanding service
Apply critical thinking
Build and strengthen broker relationships
Negotiate coverage and premiums
Maintain underwriting accuracy
Prepare new business quotes
Review and interpret reports
Navigate multiple systems
Prioritize tasks effectively
Represent Ovation with integrity
Commit to ongoing learning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with team members; Work with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal
Full Job Description
**Experience Aviva** 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. At **Aviva Canada** , we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most. **The Opportunity** Join our High Net Worth underwriting team and help shape exceptional experiences for our broker partners and customers. In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor, confidently managing risk decisions while fostering strong relationships that drive profitable growth and underwriting excellence. ## **What you’ll do:** * Deliver outstanding service with a focus on first-contact resolution. * Apply critical thinking and challenge the status quo to continuously improve underwriting practices. * Analyze data, pricing, and coverage to tailor solutions for Ovation customers. * Build and strengthen broker relationships to position Ovation as the preferred market for profitable partnerships. * Negotiate coverage and premiums while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability. * Maintain a high level of underwriting accuracy and product knowledge across multiple lines of business. * Prepare new business quotes and handle endorsements, renewals, and inspections. * Review and interpret reports, including claims histories and driver abstracts. * Navigate multiple systems including Aviva Broker Portal, Salesforce, Five9, and other web-based tools. * Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and deliver results. * Represent Ovation with integrity in all interactions with brokers, team members, and stakeholders. * Commit to ongoing learning - enhancing both technical expertise and soft skills. **What you’ll bring:** * 5+ years of High Net Worth pro
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