Underwriting Manager

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Employee share purchase plan

Flexible health benefits

Education assistance programs

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Vancouver seeks an experienced Underwriting Manager to customize solutions for commercial clients and lead a team of underwriters. The role requires 10+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience and strong customer service skills. Join to enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits to support your career growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience.
• Completed, or pursuing your CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations.
• Strong customer service background.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for evaluation, documentation, selection, negotiation, and pricing for policies.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with brokers and customers.
• Lead and develop a team of underwriters.

Skills

Commercial Underwriting experience

Customer service

Education

CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations

Job description

Join to apply for the Underwriting Manager role at Northbridge Financial Corporation.

Overview

Our Underwriting Managers customize solutions for our commercial clients and lead and develop a team of underwriters. They work closely with our broker network to develop unique solutions for all classes of risk. They are people-centric leaders who truly care about the development of their teams and invest in their career growth.

They 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 scheduled. They also pay attention to the smallest details and work closely with our Actuarial and Claims Departments.

Responsibilities

• Commercial underwriting
• Responsible for the successful evaluation, documentation, selection, negotiation, and pricing for assigned policies
• Sales & Negotiation
• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with brokers and/or customers
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Operations leadership

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience
• Completed, or pursuing your CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations
• Strong customer service background

Benefits

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.

The base salary range for Vancouver is between $120,000 and $130,000.

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

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Insurance