Equipment Breakdown Underwriter-Junior/Intermediate

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, we believe in recognizing and nurturing talent to build a world-class team. As an Equipment Breakdown Underwriter, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and encouraging environment. Your role will be pivotal in delivering outstanding underwriting service, ensuring that our broker partners receive flawless mentorship. This is your chance to contribute to Aviva’s ambitious goals and play a key role in our success.

The Intermediate Field Underwriter ensures communication with Branch/Broker Partners is consistent and fair and delivers a value-added service to our them. Developing effective Broker Partner relationships is the key to the success of this role. You will play a meaningful role in delivering outstanding underwriting service and balance the broker needs against the corporate priorities to enable profitable growth and underwriting excellence.

Come join our team!

What You'll Do

Direct Underwriter Support to Manager, Branch, Broker, and MGAs:

• Assess and evaluate risk on new and renewal business for complex cases across Canada.

• Apply technical knowledge and experience to rating, underwriting, and documentation.

• Analyze reports to determine exposure and loss ratings.

• Determine all risks to which insured may be exposed.

• Apply loss control and risk management concepts.

• Establish premiums for assigned accounts.

Sales:

• Maintain awareness of market trends, price levels, and legal requirements.

• Promote team dynamics within the regional structure and conduct broker visits.

• Ensure profitability in the Equipment Breakdown line of business in the assigned region.

• Promote and train brokers and branches on the Cross-Border facility for equipment breakdown.

• Support Commercial lines retention and promote Equipment Breakdown accounts at renewal.

Technical Support:

• Provide coaching and mentoring to commercial lines underwriters to improve their capabilities.

• Assist Junior and Intermediate Underwriters with assessing equipment breakdown risks and provide mentorship.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of insurance experience.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

• Critical thinking and effective decision-making abilities.

• Strong customer relationship management skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

• College Diploma/Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.

• Enrollment in/completion of industry courses (CIP).

What You’ll Get

• 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 passionate about 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.

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.