Senior Underwriter, Small Business

Northbridge Financial; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in commercial insurance is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join their Small Business underwriting team. This role emphasizes building strong relationships with brokers, customizing insurance solutions, and collaborating with a supportive team. With over a century of experience, this company values a team-first mentality and offers a dynamic work environment where you can thrive. Enjoy flexible schedules, generous time off, and opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about underwriting and relationship management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Generous time off

Work from home options

Employee share purchase plan

Pension plans

Discount on staff insurance

Education assistance

Internal mobility

Donation matching

Team volunteering

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Underwriting experience required.
• Completed or pursuing CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers.
• Customize insurance solutions for commercial clients.
• Collaborate with the underwriting team for coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Underwriting

Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Education

CIP designation

FCIP designation

RPLU designation

Job description

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.

Our Underwriters customize solutions for our commercial clients when they need insurance products to cover construction, property, auto, and more. They work closely with our extensive broker network to develop unique solutions for all classes of risk.

As a Senior Underwriter, you 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 for risks.

If you are too, consider joining our Small Business underwriting team!

Responsibilities

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers.
2. Customize insurance solutions for commercial clients.
3. Collaborate with the underwriting team for coaching and mentoring.
4. Manage communications effectively with brokers.

Qualifications

You have:

1. 5+ years of Underwriting experience.
2. Completed, or pursuing your CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations.
3. Team-first mentality.

Benefits

1. Promoting balance (flexible schedules, generous time off, and work from home options).
2. Supporting your financial health (employee share purchase plan, pension plans, discount on staff insurance).
3. Helping you grow in your career (education assistance, internal mobility).
4. Caring about the community and the causes you believe in (donation matching, team volunteering).

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.

About the Company

With roots in commercial insurance that go back more than 100 years, we’re proud to provide the solutions and expertise needed to protect Canadian businesses.