Underwriting Quality Assurance Specialist

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Financial Corporation is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to drive underwriting excellence and promote continuous improvement. The role entails leading national audits, analyzing operations, and facilitating training based on adult learning principles. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills, contributing to the growth and compliance efforts of underwriting teams.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Education assistance for certifications

Flexible health benefits

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of underwriting/audit experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of property, casualty, auto insurance products.
• 2+ years in training or instructional design.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting audits and identify improvement opportunities.
• Design and deliver engaging training programs.
• Analyze data to drive operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

CIP/FCIP designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What it’s like to be a Quality Assurance Specialist at Northbridge

Our Quality Assurance Specialist plays a key role in driving underwriting excellence across the organization. They lead national audits, identify opportunities for improvement, and help shape the future of underwriting training and operational efficiency. They are detail-oriented professionals who are passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement—and they thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate underwriting standards across the country.

A Quality Assurance Specialist proactively identifies gaps, develops training solutions, and ensures consistency in underwriting practices from coast to coast. They are analytical thinkers, strong communicators, and champions of best practices who are committed to supporting the growth and development of our underwriting teams.

They also bring a strong understanding of adult learning principles, designing and delivering training that is engaging, practical, and tailored to the needs of experienced professionals. They know how to create learning environments that foster retention, application, and continuous development.

We want your talent!

If you are great at:

• Leading and conducting underwriting audits to identify opportunities for improvement
• Analyzing data and metrics to drive operational efficiency and underwriting quality
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure national consistency and compliance
• Designing and delivering engaging training programs grounded in adult education theory
• Applying instructional design methodologies to create impactful learning experiences
• Communicating audit findings and recommendations to leadership
• Supporting the development of national underwriting standards and training content
• Facilitating training sessions and measuring learning outcomes

If you have:

• 7+ years of progressive underwriting and/or underwriting audit experience
• Strong knowledge of property, casualty, and auto insurance products and policy forms
• 2+ years of experience in training or instructional design, with a focus on adult education
• Familiarity with adult learning models (e.g., ADDIE, Bloom’s Taxonomy, Kirkpatrick’s Evaluation Model)
• Completion of CIP/FCIP designation
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Bilingualism in English and French (a strong asset; required in Quebec and Atlantic regions)
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience

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, internal mobility, leadership training, and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

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Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers, and we go above and beyond to 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.