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Join Aviva Canada as a Jr Underwriter Auto CI in Markham – build commercial auto portfolios and grow your underwriting skills.
Hybrid role with competitive pay, benefits, and career development in a supportive, inclusive insurance team.
The Opportunity
Aviva Canada Inc. has an excellent opportunity in our Medium Enterprise commercial insurance business unit. Our Ontario Mid-Market branch is seeking a Commercial Lines Fleet Auto Underwriters in Junior and Intermediate roles. In this position, you will service a substantial portfolio of commercial auto business requiring a demonstrated underwriting ability and a commitment to customer service excellence. You will be involved in the underwriting of Fleet accounts.
👉 We welcome applicants with anywhere from 1 to 5 years of insurance and/or underwriting experience. We will determine level based on experience.
What you’ll do
- Assess and evaluate risk for new and existing fleet business
- Assist more junior underwriters with applying corporate underwriting standards and share knowledge and skills with others in the branch (Intermediate); share knowledge and skills with others in the branch (Junior)
- Analyze reports to determine adequate exposure and loss rating
- Maintain awareness of market trends, pricing levels and policy form amendments
- Negotiate renewal terms for the retention of business
- 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.
- Work with brokers to develop new business.
- Develop and maintain excellent broker relationships and management of assigned broker portfolio
- Provide above average customer service
What you’ll bring
For Junior Candidates:
- 1–3 years of experience in the insurance industry; exposure to commercial auto underwriting is an asset.
- Foundational underwriting skills and a strong appetite for learning and growth.
- CIP designation in progress or completed (preferred).
For Intermediate Candidates:
- 3–5 years of commercial auto underwriting, fleet experience.
- Demonstrated technical capability to independently manage a portfolio.
- Ability to provide guidance to junior underwriters.
For Both Levels:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and adaptable.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong computer skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
- Knowledge of RTM is an asset.
What you’ll get
The salary band for this position ranges from $50,000 to $65,000 for a junior position and from $65,000 to $80,000 for an intermediate. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
Hybrid flexible work model.
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.
Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy 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.