Senior Underwriter (6 months contract)

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading commercial insurance provider as a Senior Underwriter, where you'll customize solutions for complex risks and build strong relationships with brokers. Enjoy a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangements

Wellness programs

Early leave days

Donation matching

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of underwriting experience.

Responsibilities

• Customize insurance solutions for commercial clients.
• Work closely with broker partners to assess risks.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced underwriters.

Skills

Commercial Underwriting

Problem-solving

Building relationships

Critical thinking

Education

CIP designation

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Insurance Senior Underwriter:

Our Senior Underwriters customize solutions for our commercial clients when they need insurance products to cover large, complex technical risks. They work closely with a wide range of broker partners to get a holistic picture of each risk and make informed underwriting decisions that benefit all parties. They are passionate about maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and utilize their technical skills to ensure risks are assessed accurately.

While they are experts in their field, Northbridge is committed to their ongoing growth and development. Working collaboratively, they provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities for less experienced underwriters.

We value your talent.

If you excel at:

1. Commercial Underwriting
2. Problem-solving and critical thinking
3. Building relationships with brokers
4. Thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
5. Helping others develop through coaching and mentorship

And if you have:

1. 5+ years of underwriting experience
2. Completed or pursuing your CIP designation
3. A team-first mentality

We truly prioritize your well-being, offering:

• Hybrid work arrangements (50/50 office and home)
• Wellness programs, early leave days, rewards, and recognition initiatives
• Support for community involvement through donation matching and volunteer days

The salary range for this role in Vancouver is $70,000 - $90,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications. Candidates outside this range are encouraged to apply.

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Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Insurance, working with Canada’s most trusted commercial broker networks. We have a reputation as one of Canada's leading commercial insurance providers. Our employees are dedicated to understanding customer needs and creating solutions for a safer, brighter future for Canadian businesses. We are passionate, people-first, and committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome everyone and are happy to accommodate your needs during the hiring process.