Aviva

AVP, Commercial Underwriting P&C

Aviva • $160K — $190K *
Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, or related field; or equivalent experience.
  • 10-15 years in Property & Casualty insurance, with 5 years in commercial underwriting.
  • Experience leading a commercial lines business within a reputable organization.
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic plans for growth and competitiveness.
  • Deep understanding of Canadian insurance and market trends.
  • Experience operating in broker-led insurance markets, particularly in British Columbia.
  • Strong analytical skills for financial and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute Commercial Lines strategy in alignment with national goals.
  • Lead underwriting transformation initiatives for operational efficiency.
  • Champion innovation and high performance within teams.
  • Manage regional P&L to achieve targets through quality underwriting.
  • Monitor market trends and loss activity to inform strategies.
  • Drive broker relationships and improve Net Promoter Scores.
  • Collaborate with distribution teams on engagement strategies.

Benefits

  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation and annual bonus eligibility.
  • Flexible hybrid work model to support work-life balance.
  • Outstanding career development opportunities available.
  • Support for professional development education.
  • Competitive vacation package with options to purchase additional days off.
  • Employee-driven diversity and inclusion programs.
  • Corporate wellness programs for physical and mental health support.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

As the Head of Underwriting - Aviva Business, you will serve as the P&L owner for small and mid-market commercial lines business in the region. You will lead the execution of underwriting strategy and drive profitable growth across a diverse, broker-led region. You will work closely with Distribution colleagues, and partner with our Global Corporate and Specialty leadership team to deliver Aviva's broad and compelling proposition to the British Columbia market.

This market-facing leadership role is accountable for delivering underwriting excellence, managing branch operations, and fostering strong broker relationships. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Aviva Business in British Columbia, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, regulatory compliance, and customer-centric outcomes.

What you'll do

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute the regional Commercial Lines strategy aligned with national goals and diversification objectives.
  • Lead underwriting transformation initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness and consistency across geographies.
  • Champion a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and high performance within the underwriting teams.
  • Own the regional P&L, ensuring achievement of business targets through quality underwriting and cost control.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive positioning, and large loss activity to inform underwriting strategy.
  • Act as the senior relationship lead for key brokers, driving mutual value and improved Net Promoter Scores (NPS).
  • Collaborate with Broker Distribution to develop and execute broker partner plans and regional engagement strategies.


Governance and Risk Management

  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
  • Lead regulatory and audit engagements, serving as the corporate representative to external bodies.
  • Embed a strong risk culture and maintain effective risk management frameworks within the region.


Talent and Culture

  • Build and develop a high-performing leadership team of underwriting experts.
  • Foster a culture of empowerment, accountability, and continuous development.
  • Support internal mobility and career development across Aviva Business and Aviva Canada.


What you'll bring
  • Undergraduate degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience. FCIP, FCAS, FCIA, or an equivalent professional designation is required/
  • 10-15 years of progressive experience in Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance, with at least 5 years in commercial underwriting and product development.
  • Proven success in leading a commercial lines business within a reputable insurance organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans that drive profitable growth and market competitiveness.
  • Deep understanding of the Canadian insurance marketplace, including emerging trends and competitive dynamics.
  • Demonstrated experience operating in broker-led commercial insurance markets, with strong familiarity with the British Columbia commercial landscape considered a significant asset.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to apply statistical and financial analysis to planning, forecasting, and performance evaluation.
  • Expertise in risk selection, market segmentation, and optimizing underwriting strategies using data-driven insights.
  • Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
  • Inspirational leadership style that energizes teams and fosters a culture of accountability, inclusion, and excellence.
  • Versatile and critical thinker with the ability to identify priorities, analyze root causes, and develop innovative solutions.


What you'll get

  • The salary band for this position ranges from $160,000 to $190,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
  • 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.

About Aviva

Natural health retailer and resource. Aviva promotes a holistic approach to your health and well-being through proper nutrition and a healthy, natural lifestyle. Aviva operates a retail store in Winnipeg, MB Canada and serves customers across Canada and around the world through www.avivahealth.com. Everything for healthy living.

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