Aviva Canada auto underwriting executive managing national personal insurance portfolio strategy. Driving regulatory compliance, analytics, product modernization, and profitable growth.
Responsibilities
Manage the national personal insurance auto portfolio
Develop and implement corporate underwriting strategies, tactics, policies and procedures using data insights
Oversee the team’s shift to an analytics-based, AI-supported strategy
Monitor the auto portfolio and optimize product and underwriting strategies for profitable growth
Prepare and negotiate underwriting filings with regulators
Manage the auto product suite through market and trend reviews
Ensure compliance with the Personal Insurance Underwriting Appetite
Embed risk culture, accountability and ownership of risk management activities
Ensure regulatory oversight across each region in Canada
Collaborate with IT, distribution partners, Underwriting Operations and Digital teams to simplify, modernize and increase automation
Monitor regulatory websites, regulator bulletins, announcements and IBC industry bulletins
Support Government Relations during advocacy efforts and regulatory reviews
Contribute to business strategy and risk appetite using insurance regulatory and industry trend insights
Lead relationships with senior stakeholders in Operations, Pricing, Claims, Risk and Legal
Report directly to the VP, National Underwriting & Fraud of Aviva Canada
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance or similar
MBA preferred
CRM, CIP or FCIP preferred
10 years of experience in Technical Insurance functions (e.g., Underwriting, Product, Pricing) for a global Property and Casualty carrier
Proven track record with regulators, industry committees and other regulatory boards across Canada
Excellent judgement and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Outstanding written, verbal, communication and presentation skills
High level of analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of company underwriting philosophy, PI underwriting strategy, policy contracts, PI products, risk information sources, and underwriting manuals
Strength leading multiple and changing priorities/projects and delivering results
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team that is geographically dispersed
Integrity, credibility, positive relationship management, negotiation, influencing and execution skills
Benefits
Eligibility for annual bonus
Retirement savings
Share plan
Health benefits
Personal wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Hybrid flexible work model
Outstanding career development opportunities
Professional development education support
Competitive vacation package
Option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion
Corporate wellness programs supporting physical and mental health
Employee discount on home and auto insurance (where applicable)
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