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Intermediate Underwriter - Personal Lines

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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.

Are you passionate about delivering outstanding service and crafting a meaningful impact in the Finance/Insurance industry? At Aviva, we're looking for an Intermediate Underwriter to join our ambitious team in Markham, ON. This is an outstanding opportunity to partner with a strong national brand and empower our broker partners with world-class service and support.

Come join our team!

What You'll Do:

Deliver Outstanding Quality Commitments: Foster a "One Stop Shop" environment for our broker partners, ensuring every interaction is seamless and exceeds expectations.
Continuous Learning: Update your soft skills through identified e-learning courses and improve your product and industry knowledge through CIP/FCIP or other related industry accreditations.
Timely and Informed Service: Address the needs of our broker partners promptly and with comprehensive knowledge, consistently challenging the status quo to provide outstanding underwriting service.
Influence Broker Survey Results: Take dedicated steps throughout the year to contribute to a successful outcome of the Broker Survey, ensuring broker happiness and trust.
Demonstrate Integrity: Display honesty and trustworthiness while collaborating with colleagues and leaders to uphold a professional environment.

What You'll Bring:

Strong Negotiation Skills: Proven ability to negotiate effectively and reach mutually beneficial outcomes.
Insurance Experience: At least 4 years of experience in the insurance industry.
CIP Designation: Possess or actively working towards a CIP designation.
Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated ability to lead and encourage those around you.
Critical Thinking: Propel the business by making informed decisions and advocating for the Aviva brand.
Customer Focus: Build trust and strengthen operational relationships with our broker partners.
Communication Skills: Outstanding oral and written communication abilities, with the confidence to make decisive and analytical decisions.
Time Management: Highly organized with strong time management skills.
Flexibility: Ability to work a variety of shifts from 8 am-7:30 pm, Monday to Friday.
Hybrid Working Model: Comfortable with a combination of remote and in-office working.

What You'll Get:

Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
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
Hybrid flexible 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 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.

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What You Should Know About Intermediate Underwriter - Personal Lines, Aviva

At Aviva, we understand that individually we are people, but together we are a team driven by our values of Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. We are excited to announce that we are on the lookout for an Intermediate Underwriter for Personal Lines to join our enthusiastic group in Markham, ON. If you are passionate about providing exceptional service and making a real impact in the Finance/Insurance industry, this role is perfect for you. Here, your main responsibilities will include delivering top-notch quality commitments, updating your industry knowledge through continuous learning opportunities, and providing timely, informed service to our broker partners. You will influence broker satisfaction with consistent efforts and collaborate with colleagues to maintain an environment of integrity. We're looking for someone with strong negotiation skills and at least four years of experience in the insurance field, ideally who also possesses or is pursuing a CIP designation. Aviva values leadership capabilities, critical thinking, and excellent communication skills, so if you're ready to build trust and foster relationships with our partners, we want to hear from you! With a hybrid model that allows for both remote and in-office work, Aviva also offers a compelling rewards package, outstanding career development options, and a supportive corporate culture. Join us at Aviva and help us make a meaningful difference today!

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What are the primary responsibilities of the Intermediate Underwriter - Personal Lines at Aviva?

The Intermediate Underwriter - Personal Lines at Aviva will primarily focus on delivering outstanding service to broker partners by ensuring seamless interactions and timely responses to their needs. Responsibilities include fostering a 'One Stop Shop' environment, continuously updating product knowledge, influencing broker satisfaction through dedicated survey efforts, and upholding integrity in collaboration with colleagues. This role also emphasizes negotiation skills and proactive decision-making.