Senior Underwriter, Ovation
About The Position
Join our High Net Worth underwriting team and help shape exceptional experiences for our broker partners and customers. In this role, you’ll be a trusted advisor, confidently managing risk decisions while fostering strong relationships that drive profitable growth and underwriting excellence. We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.
Requirements
- 5+ years of High Net Worth property insurance experience (underwriting or brokerage).
- Excellent judgement in risk selection and the ability to develop sound business cases to substantiate your underwriting decisions
- CIP or CRM designation (completed or in progress).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of competitor wordings or appetite is an asset
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage professionally and collaboratively.
- Active listening skills to understand broker and customer needs and deliver tailored solutions.
- Outstanding communication skills - both written and verbal.
- Proven analytical, negotiation, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong time management and organizational skills with a proactive mindset.
- Comfort working in a hybrid environment with demonstrated productivity.
Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding service with a focus on first-contact resolution.
- Apply critical thinking and challenge the status quo to continuously improve underwriting practices.
- Analyze data, pricing, and coverage to tailor solutions for Ovation customers.
- Build and strengthen broker relationships to position Ovation as the preferred market for profitable partnerships.
- Negotiate coverage and premiums while maintaining underwriting discipline and profitability.
- Maintain a high level of underwriting accuracy and product knowledge across multiple lines of business.
- Prepare new business quotes and handle endorsements, renewals, and inspections.
- Review and interpret reports, including claims histories and driver abstracts.
- Navigate multiple systems including Aviva Broker Portal, Salesforce, Five9, and other web-based tools.
- Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and deliver results.
- Represent Ovation with integrity in all interactions with brokers, team members, and stakeholders.
- Commit to ongoing learning - enhancing both technical expertise and soft skills.
Benefits
- Eligibility for annual bonus
- Retirement savings
- Share plan
- Health benefits
- Personal wellness
- Volunteer opportunities
- Outstanding career development opportunities
- Professional development education support
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year
- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
