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. An exciting leadership opportunity awaits you in Aviva Business , Commercial Lines Underwriting.

We’re looking for a Commercial Lines Fleet Unit Manager to join our Alberta Branch, reporting directly to the AVP, Head of Underwriting. This is your chance to lead a high performing team of underwriters specializing in Commercial Auto Fleet.

Our Commercial Lines

Managers are passionate about delivering customer‑focused solutions, cultivating sustainable broker partnerships, and investing deeply in the development of their teams. Lead, inspire and develop a team of underwriters through meaningful coaching, mentorship and technical guidance. Model and strengthen broker relationships, positioning Aviva as a market of choice for mutually profitable business.

Own and execute the strategy for your assigned broker panel, influencing both premium growth and loss ratio performance.

Represent Aviva

Business in regular in- person and virtual meetings enhancing our market presence. Collaborate closely with Broker Distribution to advance strategic initiatives for Commercial Insurance. Drive operational efficiency, including monitoring workflow, ingestion of work, resource allocation and internal/external commitments.

Drive operational efficiency through workflow oversight, resource allocation, and service level performance. Support complex underwriting decisions, including risk assessments and broker negotiations on pricing and terms. Manage team performance through goal setting, performance reviews, technical development, and performance management.

Support governance, file review processes,



and continuous improvement related to products, pricing, and technology. Foster a collaborative team culture and work closely with peers, senior specialists and the Head of Underwriting. Adopt a One Aviva mindset by partnering with internal stakeholders such as Claims, Operations, Billing and Head office underwriting.

Minimum 10 years of commercial auto insurance experience, ideally with leadership responsibilities. Solid understanding of commercial auto insurance operations Knowledge of competitor wordings and market appetite (an asset) Experience with Management Information, including development and maintenance of pipelines, financial reports and performance reporting Operational acumen and tracking of performance metrics You elevate your team through meaningful coaching, mentorship, and a genuine investment in their growth. You lead with data and insight.

You embrace continuous improvement. You look for better ways of working and champion efficiency, consistency, and high‑quality underwriting. Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence show up authentically in how you lead, communicate, and make decisions.

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 . 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.

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.

📌 Commercial Unit Manager - Fleet (Edmonton)
🏢 Aviva Canada
📍 Edmonton