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The Opportunity
Aviva Canada has an excellent prospect within ourAviva Businessunit. Our Atlantic Branch is seeking a Commercial Lines Automobile Underwriter.

This role supports a portfolio of small business commercial auto accounts and is ideal for someone early in their insurance career who is eager to build technical underwritingexpertise, develop strong broker relationships, and deliver customer service excellence within a collaborative, hybrid team environment

Whatyou’lldo

Assess and evaluate risk for new and/or renewal commercial automobile business within assigned authority

Apply corporate underwriting standards, guidelines, and procedures to policy files

Analyze underwriting information to determineappropriate exposure, pricing, and terms

Utilize loss control and risk management practices in underwriting decisions

Respond promptly and professionally to broker inquiries and requests for policy changes

Support renewal activities to helpretainprofitable business

Assistwith new business quoting and workflow prioritization

Develop andmaintaineffective working relationships with broker partners

Maintain awareness of market trends, pricing levels, and policy form updates

Deliveraboveaveragecustomer service while meeting service standards and deadlines

Whatyou’llbring





1–3 years of experience in the insurance industry; exposure to commercial auto underwriting is an asset.

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Solid organizational and administrative capabilities

High attention to detail with strong prioritization skills

Strong computerproficiency:experience with underwriting systems is an asset

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn

Ability to work independently while contributing to ateam orientedenvironment

Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively in a fast pacedsetting

What makes you stand out

CIP designation completed or currently in progress.

Whatyou’llget

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

Hybrid flexible workmodel .

Outstanding career development opportunities.

We’llsupport your professional development education.

Competitive vacation package with theoptiontopurchase5 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.

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📌 Auto Commercial Underwriter (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Aviva
📍 Nova Scotia