Underwriter, Construction (Commercial Lines)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Underwriter, where you will provide comprehensive solutions for commercial mid-market businesses. This role emphasizes strong relationships with broker partners and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. You will work in a collaborative environment, coaching and mentoring less experienced underwriters while utilizing your expertise in Commercial Underwriting. The company values its employees, offering hybrid work options, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits. If you are looking for a place that prioritizes growth and well-being, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Employee share purchase plan

Pension plans

Discounts on staff insurance

Flexible health benefits

Wellness programs

Education assistance

Leadership training

Donation matching

Team volunteer days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Commercial Underwriting.
• Strong customer service background and team-first mentality.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete underwriting solutions for commercial mid-market businesses.
• Collaborate with brokers and assess risks effectively.

Skills

Commercial Underwriting

Problem-solving

Critical Thinking

Building Relationships

Coaching and Mentorship

Education

CIP designation (completed or pursuing)

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Senior Underwriter

Our Senior Underwriters provide complete solutions for our commercial mid-market businesses. They work closely with a wide range of broker partners to get a holistic picture of each risk and make underwriting decisions that make sense for all parties. They are passionate about maintaining strong relationships with our internal and external stakeholders and love utilizing their strong technical skills to ensure that risks are assessed properly.

While they are already experts in their own field, Northbridge is committed to their ongoing growth and development. Working in a collaborative team they provide coaching, mentoring and development for less experienced underwriters.

We want your talent!

If you are great at:

• Commercial Underwriting
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Building relationships with brokers
• Creating success in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Helping others develop through coaching and mentorship

If you have:

• 5+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience
• Completed, or pursuing your CIP designation (an asset)
• 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.

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.