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    Jr Commercial Underwriter - Vancouver, Canada - Aviva

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    Description

    An excellent professional opportunity has opened up within our Aviva Business Programs team for a Junior Program Underwriter. This is a position based in our downtown Vancouver office. If you are looking to build your portfolio underwriting knowledge, grow professionally, and develop your career, this role may be the ideal opportunity for you. We are seeking an enthusiastic Commercial Lines P&C Underwriter who is committed to learning and growing as a valuable team member. The ideal candidate will possess commercial Property and Casualty experience.

    As the Junior Program Underwriter, your role is to review program coverage terms and conditions, establish premiums, and prepare referrals that recommend appropriate actions. You will also participate in negotiations with brokers on coverage terms and conditions, pricing, and other midterm requests. Strengthening broker partnerships and promoting the value of Aviva is a key responsibility, as is staying up to date with market trends and operational excellence.

    In essence, this is an exciting and fulfilling position that requires a self-motivated individual who is proactive in providing high-quality service to our clients. If you meet the requirements and would like to join a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients, we look forward to hearing from you.

    What you will do

  • It's crucial for this role's success to work collaboratively and autonomously, ensuring that deadlines are met. You'll support the team by logging new submissions, processing renewals and endorsements, and completing associated underwriting activities.
  • You'll review program and account submissions, assessing them against our current guidelines and pricing strategy. Additionally, you'll manage mid-term requests and changes for medium to complex accounts. Our robotics tools will support you in processing monthly broker placements.
  • You'll review broker placements every month to ensure that the broker authority adheres to our standards.
  • Working collaboratively with stakeholders, you'll reconcile financial discrepancies promptly.
  • You'll be responsible for negotiating terms and pricing with our broker partners to ensure sustainable, profitable business.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with our broker partners, promoting Aviva products, and prioritizing service levels will be key.
  • You'll represent Aviva at industry or broker events and provide feedback and support to the Segment Leader as required.
  • What you will bring

  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial lines property and casualty underwriting or a technical support function. You must be confident and comfortable managing a high level of autonomy while being accountable for your responsibilities.
  • Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to articulate well via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to adapt to portfolio underwriting.
  • Superior organization and time-management skills with the ability to adapt in a dynamic, priority-changing environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, and overall communication style and approach.
  • A good technical aptitude including sound working knowledge of MS Office Suite products.
  • Vested interest in learning and building a career in the commercial insurance space with an emphasis on portfolio underwriting. CIP designation or enrollment is desirable.
  • 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.
  • Salary range: $ $72,000
  • 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 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 is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process. If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Talent Acquisition Partner who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.



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