Underwriter, Small Business

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Canada is seeking an Underwriter to provide comprehensive solutions for small businesses. The role involves assessing risks, building relationships with broker partners, and mentoring less experienced underwriters. Candidates should have 2-5 years of underwriting experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused mindset. Hybrid work model available, along with competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Employee share purchase plan

Pension plans

Flexible health benefits

Education assistance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Underwriting experience in property, casualty, automobile.
• Strong customer service background.
• Team-first mentality.
• Small Business experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete underwriting solutions for Canadian small businesses.
• Make informed underwriting decisions.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Underwriting multi-line business

Problem-solving

Building relationships with brokers

Coaching and mentorship

Critical thinking

Education

CIP designation (completed or 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 Underwriting experience in property, casualty, automobile
• Completed, or pursuing your CIP designation
• Strong customer service background
• Team-first mentality
• Small Business experience is a plus

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.

Salary range for Vancouver, BC is $60,000-$80,000.

• Actual pay may be below or above range based on candidates' knowledge, skills, and level of ability relative to expectations for the role applied to. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.

Qui nous sommes

Nous sommes Northbridge Assurance. Nous sommes fiers de travailler avec les réseaux de courtage d’assurance des entreprises qui inspirent la plus grande confiance au pays. Nous sommes reconnus comme étant l’un des plus importants fournisseurs d’assurance des entreprises au Canada. Nos employés sont engagés à comprendre les besoins de nos clients et à élaborer des solutions créatives pour aider les entreprises canadiennes à connaître un avenir meilleur et plus sécuritaire. Nous sommes une entreprise formée de personnes passionnées qui placent les gens au cœur de leurs préoccupations. Souhaitez‑vous vous joindre à une équipe qui croit en l’importance de travailler fort, et d’avoir du plaisir au travail, tout en améliorant les choses? Ne cherchez pas plus loin que Northbridge.

À la Financière Northbridge

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