Aviva Canada
Insurance
UnderwritingSpecialist,Marine
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“Underwriting Specialist, Marine at Aviva Canada. Skills: Marine underwriting, Risk management, Portfolio management. Underwrite complex Marine new business. Underwrite non-standard Marine new business”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure disciplined risk selection; Ensure portfolio performance; Ensure broker outcomes; Ensure customer outcomes; Elevate technical capability
Industry & Context.
Risk assessment; Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6 years commercial underwriting experience, Specialization in Marine insurance, Underwrite complex Marine risks, Underwrite non-standard Marine risks, Knowledge of Marine policy wordings, Knowledge of risk exposures, Knowledge of underwriting tools, Knowledge of market practices, Apply technical judgment, Apply negotiation skills, Apply influencing skills, Manage portfolio performance, Contribute to business development, Build relationships with brokers, Build relationships with clients, Build relationships with internal partners, Analytical mindset, Disciplined approach to underwriting, Disciplined approach to governance, Operate independently, Collaborate effectively across teams
Nice to Have
Extensive Marine underwriting experience (10+ years), Demonstrated technical leadership, Broader portfolio influence, Broader strategic influence, CIP designation, Advanced Marine designations, Advanced risk-related designations, Established market relationships, Established industry presence, Contribute to technical standards, Contribute to training, Contribute to underwriting strategy
What You'll Do.
Underwrite complex Marine new business
Underwrite non-standard Marine new business
Underwrite complex Marine renewals
Underwrite non-standard Marine renewals
Assess risk across complex exposures
Assess cross-border exposures
Assess multinational exposures
Assess specialized Marine segments
Support portfolio performance
Qualify new business opportunities
Provide expert guidance on risk assessment
Provide expert guidance on pricing
Provide expert guidance on coverage
Provide subject-matter expertise on Marine policy wordings
Provide subject-matter expertise on guidelines
Provide subject-matter expertise on underwriting tools
Contribute to underwriting governance activities
Identify emerging risks
Identify market developments
Build relationships with brokers
Build relationships with clients
Build relationships with internal partners
Support broker meetings
Participate in broker meetings
Support client meetings
Participate in client meetings
Contribute to business development activities
Identify growth opportunities
Support new business generation
Represent Aviva's Marine capability
Support knowledge sharing
Support capability development
Provide guidance on complex risks
Support less experienced underwriters
Coach underwriting team
Apply negotiation skills
Apply influencing skills
Partner with Pricing stakeholders
Partner with Claims stakeholders
Partner with Risk stakeholders
Partner with Reinsurance stakeholders
Partner with Legal stakeholders
Contribute to strategic discussions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional stakeholders; Underwriting leadership; Technical teams; Pricing; Claims; Risk; Reinsurance; Legal
Communication Scope
Market presence; Brand presence; Credibility
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 Aviva Canada is building its GCS Corporate Risk – Marine underwriting team and is seeking an experienced Marine Underwriting Specialist to support the growth, governance, and technical excellence of our national Marine portfolio. This role provides deep technical expertise in the underwriting of complex Marine risks and acts as a subject‑matter expert and technical referral point. The Specialist partners closely with underwriting leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure disciplined risk selection, portfolio performance, and strong broker and customer outcomes. You will play a key role in developing market presence, supporting business growth, and contributing to underwriting strategy, while helping elevate technical capability across the team _Please note: This role may be filled at different internal levels based on the successful candidate’s experience, technical authority, and scope of accountability._ # What you’ll do * Underwrite complex and non‑standard Marine new business and renewals within delegated specialist authority. * Assess risk across increasingly complex exposures, including cross-border, multinational, and specialized Marine segments * Support portfolio performance through disciplined underwriting, pricing adequacy, and informed risk selection * Qualify new business opportunities aligned to appetite and profitability objectives * Act as a senior technical referral point, providing expert guidance on risk assessment
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