Underwriting Manager, Commercial Insurance (Construction)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Underwriting Manager to lead a team and develop tailored solutions for commercial clients. This role emphasizes strong relationship-building with brokers, operational leadership, and a commitment to team development. The company values its employees and offers a hybrid work model, competitive salaries, and various benefits to support financial and personal well-being. Join a team that prioritizes growth, inclusivity, and making a difference in the insurance landscape, while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Employee share purchase plan

Pension plans

Flexible health benefits

Wellness programs

Education assistance

Leadership training

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Commercial Underwriting, especially in construction.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience with change management oversight.

Responsibilities

• Customize solutions for commercial clients and lead a team of underwriters.
• Maintain strong relationships with brokers through effective communication.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Sales & Negotiation

Coaching & Mentoring

Operational leadership

Education

CIP designation

FCIP designation

RPLU designation

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Underwriting Manager

Our Underwriting Managers customize solutions for our commercial clients as well as lead and develop a team of underwriters. They work closely with our extensive 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 penned into their calendars. They also pay attention to the smallest of details, working closely with our Actuarial and Claims Departments.

We want your talent

If you are great at:

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

If you have:

• 10+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience (construction)
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
• Experience with overseeing change management
• Completed, or pursuing your CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations
• Strong customer service background

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 desired courses, internal mobility, leadership training, and mentoring programs.

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.