AVP, Marine

About the role

Aviva Canada is looking for an AVP of Marine to lead its expansion into the Marine business in Canada, focusing on mid-market, large and multinational risks. You will lead the execution of the Marine underwriting strategy and oversee a national portfolio of complex Marine risks, working closely with Underwriting, Pricing, Reinsurance, Claims and Risk. The role is based in Toronto.

Key responsibilities

• Build, lead and manage Aviva Canada's national Marine underwriting portfolio, delivering growth, profitability and service quality targets.
• Oversee complex Marine underwriting, including high-premium and technically complex new business and renewals, and act as escalation point for referrals within delegated authority.
• Execute and refine the Marine underwriting strategy, helping define appetite, optimize the portfolio and ensure adequate pricing.
• Work with the Commercial Lines Underwriting team to cross-sell and support customer-focused solutions.
• Build and strengthen broker and market relationships across Canada and represent Aviva's Marine underwriting capability with brokers and clients.
• Support the development of Marine underwriting tools, products, wordings, guidelines and referral frameworks with the Central Technical Unit.
• Work with Pricing/Actuarial, Reinsurance, Risk, Claims and Legal partners on risk management and portfolio performance.
• Ensure underwriting governance and controls, supporting audits, reviews and continuous improvement.
• Stay informed on market trends, regulatory developments and emerging risks and advise senior leadership.

Required profile

• University degree in Business, Finance or a related field.
• CIP (or equivalent) designation required; CRM or other relevant professional qualifications preferred.
• 10+ years of commercial underwriting experience, including Marine and/or complex specialty lines.
• Experience underwriting and managing large, complex commercial risks.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching and developing underwriting teams.
• Strong knowledge of the Canadian commercial insurance market and Marine risk landscape.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

What we offer

• Rewards package including base compensation, annual bonus eligibility, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model.
• Career development opportunities and support for professional development education.
• Vacation package with the option to buy 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee-driven programs on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion, and corporate wellness programs.