Executive Underwriter, Corporate Underwriting

Northbridge Financial; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Financial is seeking a dedicated Executive Underwriter to manage complex insurance portfolios. This hybrid role emphasizes strong problem-solving, communication, and operational leadership skills, ideally suited for candidates with over ten years of experience in underwriting. Enjoy competitive salary packages, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on well-being and community involvement.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Competitive salaries

Flexible health benefits

Education assistance

Donation matching

Team volunteer days

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Underwriting experience necessary.
• Completed, or pursuing Cip, FCIP, or RPLU designations.
• Strong customer service background needed.

Responsibilities

• Customize solutions for internal clients regarding insurance risks.
• Underwrite and service complex portfolios per national standards for data quality.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders through communication.

Skills

Complex underwriting

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Written communications

Operational leadership

Education

CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Executive Underwriter

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 Casualty and Professional Liability 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 underwriting, with EIL being a bonus

• 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.