Commercial Underwriting Manager, Small Business (New Business)

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Commercial Underwriting Manager, Small Business (New Business)?

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 will be a part of leading the execution of the operational business plan and rate adequacy, risk selection, data quality and service levels. They are also responsible for the achievement of regional goals for profitability and the production of desirable business.
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, work 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

• Develop and maintain a professional relationship with brokers and/or customers

• Coaching & Mentoring

• Operation leadership

If you have:

• 10+ years of Underwriting experience

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience

• Experience leading or mentoring a team

• Experience with overseeing change management

• Completed, or pursuing your CIP,/FCIP (an asset)

• 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 courses desired, 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

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.