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Aviva Canada is building its GCS Corporate Risk – Marine underwriting team and is seeking an experienced Marine Underwriting Specialist to support the growth, governance, and technical excellence of our national Marine portfolio.
This role provides deep technical expertise in the underwriting of complex Marine risks and acts as a subject‑matter expert and technical referral point.
The Specialist partners closely with underwriting leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure disciplined risk selection, portfolio performance, and strong broker and customer outcomes.
You will play a key role in developing market presence, supporting business growth, and contributing to underwriting strategy, while helping elevate technical capability across the team
Please note: This role may be filled at different internal levels based on the successful candidate’s experience, technical authority, and scope of accountability.
Assess risk across increasingly complex exposures, including cross-border, multinational, and specialized Marine segments
Act as a senior technical referral point, providing expert guidance on risk assessment, pricing, and coverage
Provide subject‑matter expertise on Marine policy wordings, guidelines, and underwriting tools, including collaboration with technical teams (e.g., CTU)
Contribute to underwriting governance activities, including peer reviews, audits, referrals, and continuous improvement initiatives
Identify emerging risks, loss trends, and market developments, providing insight and recommendations
Candidates with extensive Marine underwriting experience (10+ years), demonstrated technical leadership, and broader portfolio or strategic influence may be considered for an expanded internal scope and level of accountability
The salary band for this position ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 Please note that individual salaries are determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity. The final compensation package will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and alignment to an appropriate internal level.
Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
The posted salary range reflects the full range for the Underwriter Specialist role and is intended to cover multiple experience levels. We encourage candidates with varying levels of experience to apply, as leveling will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Please note that we may also use AI tools to support the recruitment process. This is a new position that has been posted both internally and externally
Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.
