AVP, National Auto Underwriting Portfolio

About the role

Aviva Canada is looking for an experienced AVP to lead its national auto underwriting portfolio. Reporting directly to the VP, National Underwriting & Fraud, the role manages the national personal insurance auto portfolio and drives the technical product and underwriting strategy across Aviva's Personal & Specialty Lines portfolio, modernizing underwriting through digital transformation. It works with the Pricing and Customer teams on new product development and product reviews.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the national personal insurance auto portfolio and monitor it to drive competitive review and profitable growth.
• Use data insights to develop corporate underwriting strategies, tactics, policies and procedures, and oversee the team's shift to an analytics-based, AI-supported approach.
• Prepare and negotiate underwriting filings with regulators, advise stakeholders on insurance regulations and ensure compliance with the Personal Insurance Underwriting Appetite.
• Review market data and trends regularly and update the auto product suite to stay competitive.
• Embed a strong risk culture, ensure accurate regulatory oversight in each Canadian region, and supervise regulatory websites, bulletins and industry announcements.
• Support the Government Relations team and contribute to business strategy and risk appetite, sharing insights on regulatory and industry trends.
• Lead key relationships with the PI Senior Leadership Team and senior stakeholders in Operations, Pricing, Claims, Risk and Legal.
• Collaborate with IT, distribution partners, Underwriting Operations and Digital teams to simplify processes, modernize them and move toward near-100% STP.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance or similar; MBA preferred.
• CRM, CIP or FCIP preferred.
• 10 years of experience in technical insurance functions (underwriting, product, pricing) for a global property and casualty carrier.
• Proven track record with regulators, industry committees and other regulatory boards across Canada.
• Ability to lead multiple, changing priorities and work in a geographically dispersed team.

Required skills

• Excellent judgment and analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, able to correspond with senior leaders and external contacts.
• Solid understanding of company underwriting philosophy, PI underwriting strategy, policy contracts, products, risk sources and underwriting manuals.
• Negotiation, influencing and execution skills.

What we offer

• Salary band of 160,000 to 190,000 plus applicable bonus, or a rewards package including annual bonus eligibility, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, wellness and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model and career development support.
• Vacation package with the option to buy five extra days off per year.
• Employee discount on home and auto insurance where applicable, and programs focused on diversity, inclusion and wellness.