Executive Underwriter

Northbridge Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Financial, a leading commercial insurance provider in Canada, seeks an Executive Underwriter for Corporate Property. In this hybrid role, you will drive complex underwriting solutions while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The position emphasizes operational leadership and requires a strong foundation in underwriting principles, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salaries

Employee share purchase plan

Flexible health benefits

Education assistance programs

Wellness programs

Leadership training

Community support initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Underwriting experience is required.
• Completed or pursuing CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations.
• Strong customer service background is valued.
• Team-first mentality is important.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for underwriting and servicing complex portfolios.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop commercial property solutions.
• Build written communications for risk assessment guidance.

Skills

Complex Commercial Property underwriting

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Written communications

Operational leadership

Education

CIP

FCIP

RPLU

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Executive Underwriter for Corporate Property

Our Corporate Executive Underwriters customize solutions for our internal clients when they need advice on covering our insurance risks. They work closely with our Underwriters to develop unique Commercial Property solutions. The Executive Underwriter is responsible for underwriting and servicing highly complex and unique portfolios in accordance with established guidelines and business objectives in the achievement of national standards for data quality and service levels. They are passionate about maintaining strong relationships with our internal stakeholders – this means emails and phone calls don’t go unanswered. They also pay attention to the smallest of details, build written communications to help guide our underwriters in risk assessment, and are considered the “go-to” subject matter experts from many of our partners in Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, and System teams.

We want your talent

If you are great at:

• Complex Commercial Property underwriting

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• Written communications

• Operational leadership

If you have:

• 10+ years of Underwriting experience

• Completed, or pursuing your CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations

• Strong customer service background

• Team-first mentality

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.