Commercial Underwriting Specialist, Construction

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Employee share purchase plan

Pension plans

RRSP

Staff insurance discounts

Education assistance (CIP/FCIP)

Leadership training

Volunteer days

Job summary

Northbridge Financial Corporation is seeking a Construction Commercial Underwriting Specialist. You will underwrite, renew, and negotiate for complex commercial construction accounts, collaborating with brokers to develop tailored insurance solutions.

The role emphasizes relationship building, mentorship of junior underwriters, and adherence to guidelines to meet national data quality and service standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial underwriting experience (construction)
• Strong customer service background
• Team-first mentality and collaborative approach

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and renew commercial construction accounts, evaluating rates and terms
• Negotiate with brokers and clients to reach appropriate coverage and pricing
• Develop and maintain broker/customer relationships
• Coach and mentor junior underwriters on the team

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team mindset

Relationship building

Negotiation

Education

CIP or FCIP designation (preferred)

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Commercial Underwriting Specialist, Construction?

Northbridge Underwriters customize solutions for our commercial clients when they need insurance product. They work closely with our extensive broker network to develop unique solutions for all classes of risk while being responsive to servicing increasingly complex accounts in accordance with existing guidelines and business objectives. The Underwriting Specialist is responsible for underwriting and servicing increasingly complex accounts in accordance with established guidelines and business objectives in the achievement of national standards for data quality and service level agreements. Our Underwriting Specialists are experts in their field and 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 pencilled into their calendars. Working in a collaborative team, there is the opportunity to coach and mentor junior colleagues and further develop your skills from our more experienced underwriters to help grow your appetite of complex risks.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Underwriting – executing renewal rates, evaluating, and negotiating proper rates
• Sales and negotiations
• Solutions oriented
• Developing and maintaining professional relationship with brokers and/or customers
• Coaching and mentoring more junior underwriters on team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience (Construction)
• Completed, or pursuing your CIP or FCIP (an asset)
• Strong customer service background
• Team‑first mentality

Benefits & Perks

• 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.

About Northbridge

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.