Associate Underwriter, Commercial Damage Insurance (New Grads)

Northbridge Financial; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial insurance provider in Quebec is seeking an Associate Underwriter to manage underwriting and build strong relationships with brokers. This role offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and career development opportunities. The ideal candidate holds an AEC or DEC in Commercial Insurance and possesses excellent customer service skills. Join a passionate team dedicated to a safer future for Canadian businesses.

Benefits

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Flexible health benefits

Education assistance

Community volunteer days

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and compliance with underwriting standards.
• Ability to work under supervision and mentorship.
• Commitment to professional development and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with underwriting and management of assigned accounts.
• Ensure compliance with national underwriting standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with broker partners.

Skills

Underwrite commercial insurance policies

Problem-solving and critical thinking

Excellent customer service

Team spirit

Education

AEC or DEC in Commercial Insurance

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Associate Underwriter?

The Associate Underwriter is responsible for overseeing or assisting with the underwriting and management of assigned accounts in accordance with established guidelines and operational objectives, while ensuring compliance with national standards related to underwriting practices, data quality, and service level agreements. They work under close supervision or mentorship and within the limits of their authority level.

Our Associate Underwriters are experts in their field who continuously strive to enhance their skills and are committed to maintaining strong relationships with our broker partners. This means they respond promptly to emails and calls and regularly schedule meetings with them. As part of a collaborative team, you will benefit from coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities provided by our more experienced underwriters to help you further expand your knowledge of various risk types.

Do you see yourself in this description? We’re looking for talented individuals just like you!

If you are great at:

• Underwrite commercial insurance policies
• Solve problems and demonstrate critical thinking
• Provide excellent customer service and build strong relationships

If you have:

• AEC or DEC in Commercial Insurance (completed within the past year or currently in progress), or relevant experience
• Customer service experience
• Strong team spirit

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! you get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.
• 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.

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.