Intermediate Underwriter, Mga - Toronto, Canada - Aviva

Aviva
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Toronto, Canada

1 month ago

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We have an excellent career opportunity in our Managing General Agency (MGA) underwriting team for an Intermediate Casualty Underwriter.

Your focus and responsibility will be to support existing MGA growth and profitability by establishing strong relationships with MGA underwriters and management through meetings, referrals, audits, as well as contract management.

In addition, you will participate in the decision-making process and oversee the onboarding of new MGA partners. You will work closely with underwriting specialists and senior management in GCS.

The role will be client facing under a national mandate to support our MGA partners in all provinces by providing superior technical expertise.


You must be able to operate at both a macro and micro level in support of our MGA partners while achieving the department's business objectives.

The ability to navigate internal stakeholders and external MGA to get things done with a high level of energy and teamwork is required to ensure success.

This position will report into the MGA Leader.

What you'll do

  • Ability to qualify and underwrite nonstandard or difficult to place risks
  • Perform Underwriting due diligence on new MGA opportunities against the Aviva MGA appetite & framework, reviewing UW methodology, guidelines, processes, pricing structure, coverage terms and wordings
  • MGA portfolio steering, including analysis, development of recommendations for profit measures, identification of potential contract enhancements or controls, and general recommendations for improvements in the MGA partnerships
  • Provide Underwriting support for existing MGAs, including underwriting audits (virtual and in person), risk referrals and wording reviews to maintain profitable relationships within the context of Aviva Risk Control practices
  • Collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders to draft and update MGA contracts
  • Participate and/or lead quarterly business review with an MGA's leadership and underwriting teams
  • Ability to navigate Aviva (internally) to get things done
  • Ability to build positive relationships and collaborate, within the MGA team, Aviva as a whole and with our MGA partners
What you'll bring

  • University degree or college diploma in Insurance would be an advantage
  • CIP (or enrolled)
  • 5 plus years' of technical commercial lines underwriting business experience
  • Functioning knowledge of French is an asset
  • Proficient technical knowledge of complex risks in line of business and segments underwritten
  • Ability to identify and articulate barriers in workflows or specific accounts with leadership
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills
  • Ability to problem solve and to make/implement decisions
  • Strong leadership, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Very strong marketing and relationship building skills with internal and external partners; strong pipeline management/sales consultation skills
  • Professional and collaborative attitude
  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
  • Seeks opportunities to improve MGA/customer experience
What you'll get

  • Competitive rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
  • Our vacation package starts at 4 weeks + the opportunity to buy an extra week.
  • Exceptional Career Development opportunities.
  • We'll support your professional development education
  • Hybrid working model
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