Experience Aviva 

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.   

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 AVP, Broker Distribution Greater Ontario Region leads the execution of Aviva’s regional broker distribution strategy within the greater Ontario (GO) region, translating national priorities into regional action. The Regional AVP is accountable for regional portfolio growth, broker performance, and the effectiveness of the Broker Distribution team. This role acts as a key connector across National Accounts, Regional Distribution, and line‑of‑business partners, while owning senior broker relationship management to deliver a consistent “One Aviva” experience in the market. This role provides support across all business units— Personal Insurance, Aviva Business Insurance, and Global Corporate Specialty—to ensure alignment with Business Unit objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the execution of regional distribution priorities aligned to enterprise, BU and national strategies, with a focus on profitable growth, portfolio quality, and broker engagement

• Assess GO market dynamics, portfolio performance, and broker segmentation to set clear priorities and resource allocation

• Identify growth, remediation, and cross‑sell opportunities within key regional accounts and across broker portfolios

• Act as senior regional relationship leader for priority brokers, supporting BRMs in high‑impact engagements and joint business planning

• Serve as the escalation point for complex broker, portfolio, service, or performance issues within the region

• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of Broker Relationship Managers; set clear expectations, priorities, and performance goals

• Build GO region capability by ensuring coverage across specialties, sharing expertise within the team, and developing future leaders

• Contribute to enterprise initiatives, tools, and process improvements that enhance broker experience and distribution effectiveness nationally

• Partner with Underwriting, Claims, and other internal stakeholders to deliver coordinated, high‑quality outcomes for brokers and customers

• Report on GO region execution of national and enterprise strategies, including performance against growth, profitability, objectives

• Ensure Aviva’s governance principles, risk appetite, and compliance standards are embedded in all regional distribution activities

What you’ll bring:

• Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of broker portfolio economics, regional market drivers, and growth levers

• Broker Relationship & Market Leadership: Credible, trusted presence with brokers, skilled at navigating complex broker structures, including regional and multi‑region relationships

• Enterprise Mindset & Collaboration: Acts as a visible role model for “One Aviva,” collaborating seamlessly across regions and functions to deliver consistent execution and a unified broker experience

• People & Performance Leadership: Ability to lead, coach, and hold teams accountable in a performance‑driven environment

This job advertisement is for a new 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.