Overview
Commercial Underwriter, P&C Jobs in Dartmouth, Canada at Aviva
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’reproud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported.
We’renotjust aboutinsurance;we’reabout making a real difference by protecting what matters most. 
The Opportunity
Aviva Canada has an exciting opportunity within ourAviva
Business unit. Wearehiringa Property & Casualty Underwriterto join our Atlantic Branch,andare open to candidates at both the Intermediate and Senior levels.
The successful candidate will support profitable growth through high‑quality underwriting across Core and Middle Market commercial accounts, with account size, complexity, and authority aligned to level. These accounts typically range from $7,500 to $250K in annual premium, depending on market segment and role level.
This rolepartners closelywith brokers, customers, and internal stakeholders to deliver technical underwritingexpertise, strong serviceexperiences, and sustainable portfolio performance.
We welcome applicants with anywhere from3toup to 10+years of insurance and/or underwriting experience. We willdeterminelevel based on experience
Whatyou’lldo
Qualify and underwrite new business and renewal
Commercial Property & Casualty
accounts
Assess customer needs and risk characteristics to balancetop‑linegrowth andbottom‑lineprofitability
Set coverage terms, conditions, and pricingin accordance withunderwriting guidelines and delegated authority
Build andmaintainstrong relationships with brokers, customers, and internal partners
Negotiate terms, pricing, and coverage for new business, renewals, andmid‑termchanges
Maintain portfolio quality by monitoring loss trends, market conditions, and risk performance
Stay current on industry trends, legal, and regulatory changes
Effectivelyutilize Commercial Insurance systems and tools
Independently underwrite Core Market commercial accounts within assigned authority
Review new business submissions and renewals, escalating more complex risks as appropriate
Deliver responsive,solutions orientedbroker and customer service
Contribute to market research, pricing insights, and product or coverage discussions
Support updates to underwriting guidelines, bulletins, and procedures
Helpidentifyemerging risk trends andparticipatein remediation strategies
Support learning and development initiatives, including assisting with training and knowledge sharing
At the Senior level, you will take on broader technical leadership and portfolio accountability, including:
Underwriting
Core and Middle Market
accounts, including medium to complex risks, within higher authority levels
Acting as a technical referral and escalation point for junior and intermediate underwriters
Driving profitable growth through disciplined risk selection and portfolio management
Providing insightonmarket trends,loss drivers, and underwriting performance
Participating in pricing, coverage, and product enhancements and contributing to underwriting guidelines and manuals
Mentoring and developing underwriting talent; supporting formal and informal training initiatives
Conducting broker and insured meetings to develop new business andretainkey, profitable accounts
Serving as a subject matter expert within the branch or region
What You’ll Bring:
3+ years of Commercial P&C underwriting experience
Post‑secondary education or equivalent experience
CIP designation completed or in progress
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship‑management skills
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment
7+years of Property & Casualty underwriting experience
Post‑secondaryeducation or equivalent practical experience
Deep knowledge of underwriting philosophy, policy contracts, pricing, and risk assessment
Expertisein one or more segments such as…
Title: Commercial Underwriter, P&C
Company: Aviva
Location: Dartmouth, Canada
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