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SVP, Chief Technical Underwriter
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Aviva Canada
SVP, Chief Technical Underwriter
  • Company
    Aviva Canada
  • Location
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Type
    Full-time
  • Date Posted
    January 2, 2025
**Job Title: SVP, Chief Technical Underwriter (CTU) - Commercial Lines**

**Company: Aviva**

**About Us:**
At Aviva, our values of Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence guide us. We are seeking a talented individual for the role of SVP, Chief Technical Underwriter (CTU) for Commercial Lines. This leadership position is instrumental in managing our underwriting strategy across Aviva Business and GCS portfolios.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Manage technical strategies related to risk concentration, governance, underwriting, pricing, reinsurance, and customer support to achieve growth objectives.
- Own exposure and reinsurance management requirements for Aviva Canada, ensuring treaty and case reinsurance arrangements align with business objectives.
- Address customer and distributor needs, regulations, and internal efficiencies in accordance with Aviva's underwriting policies.
- Lead initiatives to deliver profitable growth while maintaining robust controls across underwriting and pricing operations.
- Develop a governance framework and strengthen underwriting fundamentals through learning and development and quality assurance functions.
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements while operating within the approved risk appetite framework.

**Qualifications:**
- Undergraduate degree in business, mathematics, statistics, economics, finance, or related field, or equivalent experience, with at least 10 years of relevant P&C experience.
- Proven strategic and change delivery experience with a track record of bringing strategies to life.
- Experience in a highly regulated environment and delivering transformation through systems and business processes.
- Ability to recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
- Strong analytical skills and capability to support senior executives in developing and implementing strategic ideas.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to prioritize and generate alternative solutions.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to interface effectively with other executives.
- Versatile thought process coupled with critical thinking skills to identify key business priorities.

**What We Offer:**
- Competitive rewards package including base salary, annual bonus eligibility, retirement savings, share plan, and health benefits.
- Extensive career development opportunities and support for professional educational advancement.
- Employee-driven programs focused on diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Corporate wellness programs supporting employees' physical and mental health.
- Hybrid flexible work model.

Aviva Canada is committed to providing accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation upon commencement of employment, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner.

**To Apply:**
Submit your application for the SVP, Chief Technical Underwriter (CTU) position today. We look forward to hearing from you!