Associate Underwriter, Commercial Insurance (New Grads)

Northbridge Financial; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Montreal is seeking an Associate Underwriter to oversee underwriting processes and maintain relationships with brokers. You will enjoy a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and numerous career development opportunities. The ideal candidate has a background in commercial insurance or relevant experience in customer service. If you are a problem solver and a team player, apply now to join a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Competitive salaries and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Community support initiatives

Qualifications

• Completed or currently in progress AEC or DEC in Commercial Insurance.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial insurance policies.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Build strong relationships with broker partners.

Skills

Customer service experience

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Team spirit

Education

AEC or DEC in Commercial Insurance

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial insurance policies

• Solve problems and demonstrate critical thinking

• Provide excellent customer service and build strong relationships

Qualifications

• AEC or DEC in Commercial Insurance (completed within the past year or currently in progress), or relevant experience

• Customer service experience

• Strong team spirit

What we offer / Benefits

• 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.