Underwriting Specialist, Construction

Aviva•Toronto, ON

6d•CA$100,000 - CA$150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aviva Canada is seeking an Underwriting Specialist with strong industry experience in the construction sector to join their Construction, Renewable Energy, and Mining team within the Corporate Risk Group in Toronto, Ontario. This is a newly created role focused on underwriting complex risks and driving profitable growth in construction, renewable energy, and mining portfolios, targeting large commercial and multinational organizations. The role offers significant visibility, growth, and leadership opportunities.

Requirements

8+ years of commercial underwriting experience, with deep expertise in Construction.
Proven ability to underwrite complex, large-scale risks within your primary area of specialization.
Experience with contractors’ equipment, energy assets, or mining operations, depending on focus area.
Post-secondary education in Business or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Strong technical underwriting expertise within large commercial clients.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Strong relationship management experience with brokers and clients in specialized markets.
Analytical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong decision-making capability.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team.
Strong pipeline management and portfolio oversight experience.
Customer-focused with a commitment to enhancing broker and client experience.

Nice To Haves

Broader exposure to adjacent sectors (construction, mining, or renewable energy) is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Underwrite and qualify new and renewal business by assessing customer needs, risk characteristics, and exposures within construction, renewable energy, and/or mining sectors, with a primary focus aligned to your expertise.
Drive profitable growth by identifying and securing opportunities within large-scale infrastructure, energy, and resource-based risks.
Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional service and deepen market presence in targeted industries.
Provide expertise and thought leadership within complex risk underwriting, especially within your core sector (construction or mining/energy).
Monitor portfolio performance, ensuring profitability and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
Identify trends, loss drivers, and emerging risks relevant to your focus area and broader portfolio.
Lead external performance and strategic meetings with MGAs, offering forward-looking insights tied to industry trends.
Collaborate with internal teams to enhance data quality, reporting, and underwriting efficiency.
Support continuous improvement in underwriting processes, governance, and best practices.

Benefits

Base compensation
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
Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion
Corporate wellness programs to support employees’ physical and mental health