The Opportunity

Aviva Canada’s Ottawa Commercial Branch is seeking a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter for the Middle Market team, specializing in Property & Casualty. The position focuses on medium‑sized commercial accounts across key industry segments—including wholesale, manufacturing, and contracting—typically above the $25,000 premium threshold.

What You’ll Do

• Lead quality underwriting decisions by deeply understanding customer needs and risk characteristics, balancing top‑line growth with disciplined profitability.
• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with brokers, customers, and cross‑functional partners to deliver an outstanding service experience.
• Act as a senior technical escalation point, supporting junior underwriters and approving submissions within authority.
• Manage the profitability and quality of the portfolio, escalating risks that fall outside authority.
• Provide insights from market rese...