VP, Regional Underwriting Manager overseeing underwriting integrity and profitability for commercial construction P&C products. Leading a team while achieving production goals within the assigned region.
About the role
- Senior Underwriting Specialist in Aviva Canada’s MGA underwriting team. Focused on supporting growth and profitability through strong partner connections and technical expertise.
Responsibilities
- Qualify and underwrite non-standard or difficult to place P&C risks, as per Aviva MGA appetite and framework
- Build and maintain proven business relationships with MGA partners through regular touchpoints and the provision of superior customer service
- Provide underwriting support for existing MGA partners, including underwriting audits, risk referrals, and wording reviews
- Drive growth through new business development opportunities
- Participate in and/or lead quarterly business review with an MGA’s leadership and underwriting teams
- Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to draft and update MGA contracts, achieve compliance goals, and ensure sufficient risk management and controls in place
- Provide MGA portfolio steering recommendations to drive profits, manage controls, and enhance partnerships
Requirements
- 5 plus years of technical commercial lines P&C underwriting experience
- Technical knowledge of complex P&C risks and exposures
- Proficiency in applying highly specialized knowledge and expertise to non-standard risks
- Proven marketing and relationship building skills with internal and external partners
- Strong pipeline management/sales consultation skills
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership, negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to identify and effectively articulate barriers in workflows or specific accounts with leadership
- Ability to problem solve and to make/implement decisions
Benefits
- Compelling rewards package including base compensation
- Eligibility for annual bonus
- Retirement savings
- Share plan
- Health benefits
- Personal wellness
- Volunteer opportunities
- 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
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