Intermediate Commercial Lines Underwriter

Job summary

The role is responsible for underwriting new and renewal Core and Mid-Market P&C accounts to drive profitable growth. It involves assessing risks, managing broker relationships, and mentoring junior underwriting staff.

Job details

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’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most. The Opportunity Aviva Canada Inc. has an excellent opportunity in our Small Medium and Enterprise (SME) commercial insurance business unit. Our Calgary branch is seeking a Commercial Lines P&C Underwriter in an Intermediate level. This role is accountable for driving profitable growth through high-quality underwriting, with a focus on middle market and large commercial accounts across select industry segments. These accounts typically fall within the annual premium range of $25K to $250K. In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal partners to identify new business opportunities and deliver superior technical expertise to brokers and customers—ensuring risks are priced appropriately. You will also play a key role in mentoring and guiding junior underwriters. We’re looking for insightful, business-minded professionals who are passionate about service excellence and committed to driving profitable growth. What you’ll do Underwrite new and renewal Core & Mid‑Market P&C accounts within delegated authority, ensuring profitable growth. Assess moderate to moderately complex risks and recommend terms, conditions, and pricing. Prepare referrals for risks outside authority with clear recommendations. Build and maintain broker relationships; participate in broker/insured meetings to support new business and renewals. Monitor market conditions and apply underwriting guidelines consistently. Maintain accurate documentation, portfolio quality, and compliance. Support junior staff through basic coaching when needed. What you’ll bring 3+ years of P&C underwriting experience; CIP preferred or in progress. Strong understanding of underwriting fundamentals, pricing, and policy wording. Proficiency with underwriting systems, rating tools, and Microsoft Office. Strong communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage workload independently and apply underwriting guidelines consistently. 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. 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 is a new position which has been posted 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

What you’ll do

The role is responsible for underwriting new and renewal Core and Mid-Market P&C accounts to drive profitable growth. It involves assessing risks, managing broker relationships, and mentoring junior underwriting staff.

Requirements

Requires over 3 years of P&C underwriting experience with a strong understanding of pricing and policy wording. A CIP designation is preferred or currently in progress.

Benefits

• Base Compensation • Annual Bonus • Retirement Savings • Share Plan • Health Benefits • Personal Wellness • Volunteer Opportunities • Career Development Education • Vacation Package

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Microsoft · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Flexible · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• P&C Underwriting
• Risk Assessment
• Pricing
• Policy Wording
• Broker Relationship Management
• Portfolio Quality Management
• Compliance
• Coaching
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office
• Underwriting Guidelines
• Underwriting
• Mental Health
• Communication
• Delegated Authority
• Disabilities
• Mentorship
• Profitable Growth

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Commercial Lines Underwriter
• Insurance Sales Agent (General)
• Insurance Representatives
• Insurance Sales Agents