Manager, Broker Agreement

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

We are looking for a driven, passionate, positive individual to join our Distribution Operations & Enablement team as the Manager, Broker Agreement.

A key part of the Aviva Canada Distribution strategy is to grow our business through bringing to bear our relationships with brokers.

The primary purpose of this role is to support national broker distribution activity through providing contract management and licensing support. The Broker Enablement team provides contracting, commission, governance and system maintenance support to the Broker Distribution teams, ensuring smooth and compliant servicing and maximization of our broker relationships. The management of broker contracts and reviewing the licensing of Aviva's broker partners is an essential part of this team.

What you'll do:

• Develop and manage brokerage agreements, mergers, acquisitions, and terminations of brokerage agreements, along with amendments and addenda dependent on contractual needs supporting brokers and Aviva.
• Understand and ensure compliance with Canadian regulatory requirements.
• Conduct thorough investigations and governance related to broker/insurer contracts and appropriate papering needs in pre-existing relationships.
• Organize documentation for record keeping, to satisfy multiple internal and external audits throughout the years with minimal time consumption. Be the owner of all contract documentation, for simpler storage, in a confidential methodology.
• Create collaborative healthy working relationships with the Broker Distribution and Legal department to formalize contract work. Ability to question the status quo where needed. Courage and forward thinking to look for working efficiencies and improvements. Be a partner who helps evaluate opportunities and challenges Broker Distribution and Business Units to maintain consistency in methodology, approval processing, and governance.
• Provide expert advice on the roles and responsibilities of brokers and insurers within the contract framework.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Canadian regulatory environment.

What you'll bring:

• Education: Canadian Law or Paralegal education preferred, with contract and insurance law education and experience.
• Undergraduate degree preferred.
• CIP or FCIP an asset.
• Proven experience in the insurance industry, particularly in broker/insurer contract creation and governance required.
• Strong understanding of the insurance industry, partnerships between brokers and insurers, and relevant papering and legal language needs.
• Experience working for an insurer or brokerage, particularly handling contracts between insurers and brokerage, minimum 2 years.
• Excellent knowledge of Canadian regulatory requirements.
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations and governance reviews.
• Strong collaboration skills with Broker Distribution and Legal departments.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Aviva systems and processes.
• Bilingual French and English is an asset.

What you'll get:

• Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
• 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
• Hybrid flexible work model

Please note that we may use AI tools to help us through the recruitment process. This is a new position which has been posted both internally & 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.