Account Executive Underwriter

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 117,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Northbridge Insurance is seeking an Account Executive who will underwrite and service highly complex portfolios while aligning with national standards for data quality and service levels. The role also includes mentorship of underwriting staff and promoting the Northbridge brand.

The position emphasizes expertise in P&C, with CIP/FCIP designation preferred and a hybrid work model offering flexibility to work from home part of the week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in the property and casualty industry.
• Working knowledge of underwriting philosophy, policy contracts, rating programs, risk information sources, and computer workflow procedures.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting and servicing highly complex portfolios according to guidelines and objectives.
• Mentorship and training of underwriting staff within the region.
• Promote the Northbridge brand through profitable growth and industry leadership.

Skills

10+ years P&C experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

CIP/FCIP designation

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Account Executive

The Account Executive is responsible for underwriting and servicing highly complex and unique portfolios in accordance with established guidelines and business objectives in the achievement of national standards for data quality and service levels. The Account Executive will be expected to apply their expertise to solve highly complex problems, identify innovative solutions to promote the Northbridge brand in the industry through profitable growth. In addition to underwriting responsibilities, this position is responsible for the mentorship and training of all underwriting staff within the region, ensuring best practices and guidelines are understood and applied.

We want your talent

• Underwriting
• Sales and Negotiation
• Coaching and mentoring

If you have:

• Post‑secondary school education and/or equivalent on the job experience.
• Completion of the CIP and/or FCIP designation.
• Minimum 10 years experience in the property and casualty industry.
• Working knowledge of company underwriting philosophy, policy contracts, rating programs, risk information sources, underwriting/technical manual information, statuary constraints, and computer workflow procedures.
• Ability to work within and adapt to PC oriented environments, including familiarity with e‑mail and Internet skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

We really mean it when we say we put you first.

Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! We have a flexible hybrid model that allows you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with added flexibility for when you really need it.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well‑being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.
• We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness.
• The base salary range for this role is $117,000–$162,000, reflecting expected base pay — not the total compensation package. Actual base salary may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the position.
• We’re also open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn’t quite match your expectations, don’t let that hold you back — we’d still love to hear from you.
• This is a real opportunity — we’re actively hiring!
• Beyond base pay, we offer a robust Total Rewards program that includes benefits, wellness support, and other meaningful perks.

We also want to be transparent about our hiring process. While one of our systems includes AI capabilities, over 99% of our screening is done by real people. We believe in thoughtful, human‑centered hiring decisions and are committed to giving every application the attention it deserves.

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Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Insurance. We’re proud to work with Canada’s most trusted commercial broker networks. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial insurance providers. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and creating solutions that help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first.

Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference?

Look no further than Northbridge. At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all!

No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you.

Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.

Northbridge Financial Corporation is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance company that’s been helping protect Canadian businesses for more than 90 years. We’re 100% Canadian! We offer a wide range of creative solutions to our customers through our Northbridge Insurance, TruShield Insurance and Federated Insurance brands where we strive to create a fair and friendly culture. By continually striving to challenge the status quo, and by focusing on helping our customers, we’ve been able to build our reputation as one of Canada’s largest commercial insurance providers.