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      <title>Underwriter</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are looking for underwriters to join our accounts team, handling risks worth $50,000 and above. Your role will involve evaluating, analysing, and applying effective pricing for complex property and liability insurance risks for businesses. You will work directly with brokers, manage your own renewal portfolio, identify new business opportunities, and utilise your technical expertise.</p>
<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Analyse and select business by determining client needs and risk characteristics</li>
<li>Collaborate with the engineering department to identify key trends and recommendations</li>
<li>Conduct technical reviews of complex accounts and track pending recommendations</li>
<li>Build and maintain relationships with other departments and external stakeholders</li>
<li>Ensure the quality and profitability of the business insurance portfolio</li>
<li>Transfer risks exceeding delegated authority to headquarters</li>
<li>Identify potential issues with loss ratios and risk trends</li>
<li>Learn and master IT systems and programs used in business insurance</li>
<li>Participate in quality controls and audits</li>
<li>Stay up-to-date on industry trends, developments, and regulatory changes</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>5 years of experience in business insurance production</li>
<li>PAA or FPAA titles obtained or in progress</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of risk analysis, pricing, and products in key segments (Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale, Retail)</li>
<li>In-depth understanding of risk selection principles, insurance contracts, pricing programs, and risk information sources</li>
<li>Functional knowledge of other areas (claims, risk management, accounting, etc.)</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li>
<li>Ability to interact professionally with brokers and clients</li>
<li>Capacity to collaborate with internal partners to ensure excellent broker and client experience</li>
<li>Self-motivation and positive leadership skills</li>
<li>Ability to listen to broker and client needs and respond effectively</li>
<li>Fluency in French (written and spoken)</li>
<li>Team spirit and willingness to act as a mentor</li>
<li>Hybrid work arrangement (initially remote, then 2 days/week in office)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What Aviva offers:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive total compensation package including base salary, performance-related bonuses, retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan, social benefits, and personal expense account</li>
<li>Excellent professional development and advancement opportunities</li>
<li>Flexible working hours – work-life balance</li>
<li>A great team that encourages collaboration, initiative, and professional growth</li>
<li>Authorities and decision-making power offering significant underwriting autonomy</li>
<li>Integration plan at Aviva</li>
<li>A supportive work environment</li>
</ul>
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      <experiencelevel>senior</experiencelevel>
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      <skills>risk analysis, pricing, insurance contracts, Microsoft Office, French</skills>
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      <category>Finance</category>
      <industry>Finance</industry>
      <employername>Aviva Canada</employername>
      <employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/aviva.com.png</employerlogo>
      <employerdescription>Aviva Canada is an insurance company.</employerdescription>
      <employerwebsite>https://aviva.com</employerwebsite>
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      <location>QC - Home Office</location>
      <city>QC - Home Office</city>
      <state></state>
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      <country>CA</country>
      <postedate>2025-09-02</postedate>
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    <job>
      <externalid>e39a76ad-d5e</externalid>
      <title>Specialist Underwriter</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>We are seeking a Specialist Underwriter to join our team responsible for commercial accounts of $50,000 and above. As a Specialist Underwriter, you will evaluate and select complex risks in property and liability insurance, playing a key role in growing our business insurance portfolio. You will work closely with brokers, manage renewals, identify new business opportunities, and utilize your technical expertise.</p>
<p>Responsibilities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Analyze and select business by identifying client needs and risk characteristics</li>
<li>Collaborate with the engineering team to interpret trends and recommendations</li>
<li>Conduct technical reviews of complex accounts under your responsibility</li>
<li>Follow up on pending recommendations with internal partners</li>
<li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and other internal stakeholders</li>
<li>Preserve the quality and profitability of the business insurance portfolio</li>
<li>Transfer risks exceeding your decision-making authority to headquarters</li>
<li>Identify potential issues in loss ratios and emerging trends</li>
<li>Master systems, tools, and computer programs related to commercial underwriting</li>
<li>Participate in audits and quality controls</li>
<li>Stay up-to-date on industry trends, news, and regulatory changes</li>
</ul>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<ul>
<li>Minimum 7 years of experience in business insurance (production)</li>
<li>Excellent French and English language skills, both written and verbal</li>
<li>Strong risk analysis, pricing, and product knowledge, particularly in construction, manufacturing, retail, and wholesale sectors</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of risk selection principles, insurance contracts, and pricing programs</li>
<li>Functional understanding of related areas (claims, risk management, accounting)</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office</li>
<li>Ability to build lasting relationships with brokers and clients</li>
<li>Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with internal teams</li>
<li>Positive leadership, professional autonomy, and ability to act as a mentor</li>
<li>Capacity to understand and anticipate broker and client needs</li>
</ul>
<p>What we offer:</p>
<ul>
<li>Comprehensive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus eligibility, retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan, health benefits, wellness initiatives, and volunteer opportunities</li>
<li>Hybrid and flexible work model</li>
<li>Exceptional career development opportunities</li>
<li>Competitive vacation policy with the possibility of purchasing 5 additional days per year</li>
<li>Employee-led programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+ community, origins, diversity, and inclusion</li>
<li>Corporate wellness programs to support employees&#39; physical and mental health</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-top:24px;font-size:13px;color:#666;">Job Data by <a href="https://yubhub.co">YubHub</a>.</p>]]></description>
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      <experiencelevel>senior</experiencelevel>
      <workarrangement>hybrid</workarrangement>
      <salaryrange></salaryrange>
      <skills>French, English, Risk Analysis, Pricing, Product Knowledge, Microsoft Office, PAA / FPAA titles, Leadership, Mentorship</skills>
      <benefits></benefits>
      <licences></licences>
      <category>Finance</category>
      <industry>Finance</industry>
      <employername>Aviva Canada</employername>
      <employerlogo>https://logos.yubhub.co/aviva.com.png</employerlogo>
      <employerdescription>Aviva Canada provides insurance services to individuals and businesses across Canada.</employerdescription>
      <employerwebsite>https://aviva.com</employerwebsite>
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      <location>QC - Home Office</location>
      <city>QC - Home Office</city>
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      <country>CA</country>
      <postedate>2026-08-31</postedate>
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