Group Portfolio Lead at Aviva in Markham, Ontario, CA

Experience Aviva

Together, we are Aviva. Our values — Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence — guide how we show up for each other and for our customers. Individually, they’re words. Together, they define who we are.

At Aviva Canada, we put people first, our employees, our customers, and our communities. We’re proud of a culture built on care, inclusion, and collaboration, where your voice matters and your growth is supported. We’re not just about insurance; we’re about making a real difference by protecting what matters most. 

The Opportunity

The Group Portfolio Lead manages a regional group business portfolio within Specialty Personal Insurance, focuses on the group strategy, and contributes to Aviva’s priority to deliver growth at scale and achieve top-quartile profitability.

Come join our team!

What you'll do:

• Support the rate adequacy evaluation and manage profitable growth performance of all groups
• Grow the number of clients in force by signing up and onboarding new groups; develop go-to-market tactics and strategies to penetrate existing groups.
• Understand and report on regional results to keep PI partners informed on business objectives
• Maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholder including distribution partners, Actuarial and Underwriting
• Reflect the group segment perspective at the relevant tables, committees and projects, while always putting the interests of Aviva first and supporting decisions that reflect that One Aviva mindset
• Propose and undertake project work to improve: Aviva Group Processes, Policies, Risk & Controls, Tactics and Execution

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or College diploma
• In pursuit of industry certification(s)
• 5+ years P&C Underwriting experience
• Business analytics- using data to drive business decisions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the full value chain of insurance including Underwriting and Ratemaking.
• Keen interest in challenging the status quo for constant evolution of our processes, ways of working to deliver on Aviva's ambitions
• Digital and traditional marketing knowledge
• Project management experience is an asset
• Excellent communicator and a natural collaborator
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Ability to extract and play with data is an asset

What you’ll get:

• The salary band for this position ranges from $90K to $125K. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.
• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• Hybrid flexible work model .
• Outstanding career development opportunities.
• We’ll support your professional development education.
• Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
• Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
• Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require an accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.