Associate Underwriter, Commercial Lines

Northbridge Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Financial seeks an Associate Underwriter to provide tailored insurance solutions for commercial clients. The role emphasizes strong customer service and relationship-building skills, with opportunities for mentoring and professional development in a hybrid work environment. Join a team committed to creating solutions for a safer future.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Employee share purchase plan

Flexible health benefits

Educational assistance for CIP, FCIP, CRM courses

Wellness programs

Community support and volunteer days

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of underwriting experience required.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent on-the-job experience.
• Experience in the property and casualty industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Customize insurance solutions for commercial clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers.
• Work collaboratively within a team setting.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Problem-solving

Customer service

Relationship-building

Education

Post-secondary school education or equivalent experience

2+ years of Underwriting experience

Tools

Underwriting manuals

Rating programs

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Associate Underwriter

Northbridge Insurance Associate Underwriters customize solutions for our commercial clients when they need insurance products to cover Mid Market, Consumer and Business Services department. They work closely with our extensive broker network to develop unique solutions for all classes of risk.

Our Associate Underwriters are passionate about maintaining strong relationships with our brokers – this means emails and phone calls don’t go unanswered, and in-person broker meetings are regularly penned into their calendars. Working in a collaborative team, there is the opportunity for coaching, mentoring and development from our more experienced underwriters to help grow your appetite of risks.

We want your talent

If you are great at

• Commercial underwriting

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• Customer service and relationship-building

If you have:

• 2+ years of Underwriting experience

• Post-secondary school education and/or equivalent on the job experience.

• Experience in the property and casualty industry an asset.

• Working knowledge of underwriting manuals, policy contracts, rating programs, risk information sources, underwriting/technical manual information, statuary constraints, and computer workflow procedures. Strong customer service background

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.

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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.