Avp Personal Insurance - Markham, Canada - Aviva

Aviva

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

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.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Lifestyle team within our Personal insurance department. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and experienced AVP, Specialty to join our team.

This role is accountable for the profit and loss of our Lifestyle portfolio within Personal Insurance, including the product development and maintenance of all Lifestyle and High Net Worth products.

The AVP is a key contact for MGU/MGA partners and strategic brokers, nurtures relationships, builds opportunities and provides strategic support.

Come join our team

What you'll do- Work with the VP of Specialty Personal Insurance and other business leaders, acting as the business owner, to drive profitable growth and competitiveness of the Business across the country.- Develop and execute a robust business strategy to propel the business forward through profitable growth focused on data and insights- Act as a general manager of the Business to fully understand all issues and opportunities and to develop plans, objectives and strategies for the Business while communicating, collaborating, influencing, and driving all functional areas of the organization to achieve efficient outcomes for the organization- Build positive relationships of trust and mutual respect with colleagues.

Foster an environment of continuous engagement with pricing, underwriting, business insights, operations, sales/distribution, marketing, communications, claims, IT, finance, and analytical and actuarial functions- Develop keen insight on the driven environment and use this information to fuel actions within the Business- Develop keen insight on the competitive environment and use this information to fuel actions within the Business- Develop and maintain a robust product pipeline for Lifestyle and High Net worth, optimizing for profitable growth- Lead and mentor two product development manager and two product development analysts- Collaborate with the Broker Distribution network for specific relationships, broker bids and deals- Craft go-to-market strategies and messaging with sales/distribution and marketing when changes in pricing and/or products are likely to affect brokers or customers- Monitor and evaluate the financial performance of the Lifestyle business, reporting monthly in Performance Management Meetings- Identify the root cause of results and execute initiatives to drive positive performance- Monitor industry, economic and legislative developments and recommend changes in strategies or procedures- Manage the risk and operating controls associated with the Lifestyle business

What you'll bring- University degree and/or College Diploma specializing in Business- Advanced degree and/or professional qualification preferred- Extensive (7+ years) experience in the P&C industry with a proven track record of success- Established credibility in the industry and/or marketplace.- Considerable experience delivering profitable growth- Experience in the product development lifecycle & managing leaders in a matrix structure- Experience in B2B relationship management- Excellent relationship capabilities and high degree of influencing skill- Excellent quantitative and critical thinking skills- Deep technical knowledge of pricing, underwriting and actuarial techniques- Strong financial discipline and an understanding of financial issues related to insurance companies and reinsurance processes and products- Excellent strategic analytical skills- Leadership skills with the ability to lead, empower, challenge, and influence cross-functional teams and deliver outstanding results- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at all levels.- Strong customer focus and partner leadership skills.

- Able to champion change with the ability and appetite to drive optimization in processes and technology- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task concurrently in a fast-paced environment- Relevant Contract negotiations skills

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.- Exceptional 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 focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health- Hybrid flexible work model

Additional Information:
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 T