Underwriter, Small Business

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Pension plans

RRSP

Employee share purchase plan

Staff insurance discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

Northbridge Insurance in Vancouver, Canada, is seeking an experienced Underwriter to assess risks for a wide range of small business clients. This hybrid role emphasizes building broker relationships, applying strong technical underwriting skills, and mentoring junior team members.

The successful candidate will have 2–5 years of multi-line underwriting experience, pursuing CIP/FCIP/RPLU, and a customer-service oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Underwriter with multi-line experience across industries.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent broker relationships and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite multi-line business across industry segments.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers.
• Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders to assess risks.
• Support coaching and development of less experienced underwriters.

Skills

Underwriting

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Coaching & mentorship

Team player

Education

CIP/FCIP/RPLU designation (pursuing)

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Underwriter:

Our Underwriters provide complete solutions for Canadian small 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. In other words, they're awesome. If you feel you could be difference maker in this environment we would love to hear from you.

We want your talent!

If you are great at:

• Underwriting multi-line business across industry segments
• 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:

• 2-5 years of multi-line Underwriting experience - property, casualty (automobile is an asset)
• Completed, or pursuing your CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designation
• Strong customer service background
• Team-first mentality
• Small Business underwriting experience is a plus

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! We have a flexible hybrid model that allows you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with added flexibility for when you really need it.
• 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.

We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness. The base salary range for this role is $66,000 - $98,000, which reflects the expected base pay – not the total compensation package. The actual base salary may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the position. We’re also open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn’t quite match your expectations, don’t let that hold you back — we’d still love to hear from you.

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.