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Commercial Underwriter
@ Aviva Canada Inc
Ottawa, Ontario
Responsibilities:
- Assess and evaluate risk for primarily new and existing business
- Apply corporate underwriting standards and share knowledge and skills with others in the branch.
- Analyze reports to determine adequate exposure and loss rating
- Maintain awareness of market trends, pricing levels and policy form amendments
- Utilize loss control and risk management practices in the underwriting process.
- Respond to inquiries from brokers regarding modification to policy files in a prompt and efficient manner and
Requirements summary:
- Experience Aviva
- In this position, you will service a substantial portfolio of commercial P&C business requiring a demonstrated underwriting ability and a commitment to customer service excellence, in a…
- Apply corporate underwriting standards and share knowledge and skills with others in the branch.
- 1-3 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
Tools & skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-11
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Aviva Canada Inc
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Leading insurer for home, auto, lifestyle and Business / Assurance automobile, habitation, mode de vie et entreprise
Full company description
Aviva Canada is one of the leading property and casualty insurance groups in the country, providing home, automobile, lifestyle, and business insurance to 2.5 million customers coast to coast. A subsidiary of UK-based Aviva plc, we have the financial strength, scale and are a trusted insurance provider globally for more than 325 years. Proud Recipient of: 🌟 2025 Great Place to Work 🌟 2025 Greenest Employer 🌟 2025 Greater Toronto Top Employer 🌟 2025 Insurance Business Canada 5-Star Claims award For more information, visit aviva.ca or Aviva Canada’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.
- LinkedIn followers
- 118,479
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 5,067
- Reported office locations
- 10 Aviva Way, Markham, Ontario L6G 0G1, CA
- Other recorded names
- Aviva Canada
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
Aviva Canada is one of the leading property and casualty insurance groups in the country, providing home, automobile, lifestyle, and business insurance to 2.5 million customers coast to coast. A subsidiary of UK-based Aviva plc, we have the financial strength, scale and are a trusted insurance provider globally for more than 325 years. Proud Recipient of: 🌟 2025 Great Place to Work 🌟 2025 Greenest Employer 🌟…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Insurance |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Markham, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1835 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 100 |
| View page |
Experience Aviva
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 Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most.
The Opportunity
Our Ottawa Branch is seeking a Commercial Lines Property and Casualty (P&C) Junior or Intermediate Underwriter with a focus on writing new business. In this position, you will service a substantial portfolio of commercial P&C business requiring a demonstrated underwriting ability and a commitment to customer service excellence, in a fast paced environment. You will be involved in the underwriting of P&C accounts up to $7,500 in premium across all segments of our SME business.
What you’ll do
- Assess and evaluate risk for primarily new and existing business
- Apply corporate underwriting standards and share knowledge and skills with others in the branch.
- Analyze reports to determine adequate exposure and loss rating
- Maintain awareness of market trends, pricing levels and policy form amendments
- Utilize loss control and risk management practices in the underwriting process.
- Respond to inquiries from brokers regarding modification to policy files in a prompt and efficient manner and
- Develop and maintain excellent broker relationships and management of assigned broker portfolio
- Provide excellent customer service
What You’ll Bring
- 1-3 years of commercial P&C underwriting experience
- CIP in progress or completed is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and administration skills
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Good computer skills
- Ability to meet challenging deadlines and perform effectively under pressure
- Knowledge of RTM system is an asset
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.
- Exceptional career development opportunities with diverse career paths.
- We support your professional development and your investment in academic studies.
- Hybrid 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 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.
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