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Aviva

Provides savings, retirement, and insurance solutions

Entry-Level Commercial Auto Underwriter - Production, Commercial Automobile Insurance

UnderwritingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • Postsecondary studies in business or a related discipline, and an Attestation of College Studies (AEC) in property and casualty insurance.
  • Excellent spoken and written French.
  • Experience in property and casualty insurance.
  • Functional knowledge of underwriting-related areas such as claims, risk management, and accounting.
  • Knowledge of risk selection and analysis principles, insurance contracts, rating programs, risk information sources, underwriting and technical manuals, legal constraints, and work procedures using computer tools.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new internal software.
  • Ability to interact professionally and build long-term relationships with brokers and clients.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal partners to provide an excellent broker and client experience.
  • Ability to work autonomously and self-motivate.
  • Sales and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to listen to brokers' and clients' needs and respond effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and select new business by identifying the needs and characteristics of submitted risks, ensuring they support growth and profitability objectives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with other departments and external stakeholders to provide superior service to brokers and clients.
  • Maintain the quality and profitability of the automobile portfolio and refer risks that exceed delegated authority limits to a higher level.
  • Help identify potential issues in loss ratios, risk trends, and other anomalies, and apply strategies to address them when needed.
  • Learn all computer systems and programs used in commercial insurance.
  • Help maintain a compliant underwriting environment with respect to filed rates and rules.
  • Keep knowledge current on industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have started the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) certification course or be working toward obtaining it.

About the Company

Aviva

Provides savings, retirement, and insurance solutions

Aviva is a financial services group that provides savings, retirement, and insurance products to individuals, families, and businesses mainly in the UK, Canada, and Ireland. Its products help people manage long-term financial security through life insurance, pensions, and investment options. The company earns money from insurance premiums, investment income, and fees for asset management, and its offerings span protections, savings accounts, retirement plans, and investment services. Aviva differentiates itself by integrating a strong focus on sustainability and responsible investing (such as its Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme and venture capital investments in emerging tech) and by prioritizing diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Its goal is to help clients secure their financial futures while growing its business through a broad, diversified portfolio of financial products and services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1990

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