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The Opportunity
Aviva Canada Inc. has an excellent opportunity within our Aviva Business unit. Our Atlantic Branch is seeking a Junior 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 underwriting expertise, develop strong broker relationships, and deliver customer service excellence within a collaborative, hybrid team environment

What you’ll do

Assess and evaluate risk for current and renewal commercial automobile fleet business within assigned authority

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

Analyze underwriting information to determine appropriate 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 help retain profitable business

Assist with new business quoting and workflow prioritization

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with broker partners

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

Deliver above average customer service while meeting service standards and deadlines





What you’ll bring

3+ years of experience in the insurance industry in commercial automobile fleet

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 computer proficiency: experience with underwriting systems is an asset

Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn

Ability to work independently while contributing to a team oriented environment

Ability to meet deadlines and perform effectively in a fast paced setting

What makes you stand out

CIP designation completed or currently in progress.

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.

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