Underwriting Portfolio Lead (Secondment / Contract)

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading commercial insurance provider as an Underwriting Portfolio Lead. Manage automation processes, enhance underwriting practices, and work in a hybrid environment. Ideal for experienced professionals in Digital Underwriting with a passion for innovation and relationship-building.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salaries

Employee share purchase plan

Pension plans

Flexible health benefits

Career development support

Community involvement programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Property + Casualty experience.
• Proficiency in operational procedures and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee automation of Commercial Underwriting rules.
• Review portfolios and conduct audits.
• Work with Underwriting and Technical Leads for optimization.

Skills

Digital Underwriting

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Self-starter

Job description

What it's like to be an Underwriting Portfolio Lead at Northbridge Financial :

Our Underwriting Portfolio Lead manages and oversees the enhancement and expansion of the automation of Commercial Underwriting rules within Small Business across all Northbridge Financial brands. They work in conjunction with the Lead Portfolio Analyst to oversee our current Underwriting automation and make recommendations for enhancements based on their findings. They routinely work with both Underwriting and Technical Leads to ensure our practices are optimized.

They are Digital Underwriting experts, reviewing portfolios, conducting audits, reviewing automation rules, and ensuring underwriting intent is maintained. They continuously improve and expand automation practices while prioritizing profitability.

If you are interested, consider joining our Small Business Corporate Underwriting team!

We want your talent!

If you excel at :

• Digital Underwriting; understanding Underwriting platforms and complex automation practices
• Relationship-building, negotiation, and interpersonal skills across all levels
• Being a self-starter with a strong desire to influence and make positive changes

And you have :

• 10+ years of Property + Casualty experience
• Proficiency in operational procedures, workflow, and processing functions
• Working knowledge of other key functional areas (Claims, Risk Management, IT)
• Team-first mentality, with profitability in mind

We truly prioritize our employees. Here's how :

• Hybrid work environment: 50% in-office and 50% remote, offering flexibility
• Competitive salaries, employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, staff insurance discounts, and more
• Flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition
• Career development support including education assistance, internal mobility, leadership training, and mentoring
• Community involvement through donation matching and volunteer days

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Who we are :

We’re Northbridge Insurance, serving Canada’s trusted commercial broker networks. We are known for being a leading commercial insurance provider in Canada. Our employees are dedicated to understanding customer needs and creating solutions for a safer, brighter future for Canadian businesses. We are passionate, people-first, and committed to making a difference. Join us if you want to work hard, have fun, and make an impact!

Northbridge Financial is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants and are happy to accommodate your needs during the hiring process.