Underwriting Specialist, Large Complex Accounts

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Underwriting Specialist: Northbridge Insurance Underwriting Specialist customize solutions for our clients when they need advice on technical risks. They work closely with our extensive broker network to develop unique solutions for all classes of risk while being responsible for servicing increasing complex accounts in accordance with existing guidelines and business objectives. The Underwriting Specialist is responsible for underwriting and servicing increasingly complex accounts in accordance with established guidelines and business objectives in the achievement of national standards for data quality and service level agreements. Our Underwriting Specialists are experts in their field and 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. Working in a collaborative team, there is the opportunity to coach and mentor junior colleagues and further develop your skills from our more experienced underwriters to help grow your appetite of complex risks. As a part of our Technical Risk team, this role focuses primarily on casualty/liability underwriting for large, complex accounts while providing exposure to our full-package underwriting portfolio across multiple lines of business. We want your talent! If you are great at: Commercial underwriting in complex files with insurable high values and/or revenues Sales and negotiations Solutions orientated Developing and maintaining professional relationship with brokers and/or customers Coaching and mentoring more junior underwriters on team If you have: 10+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience Demonstrated experience underwriting large, technical casualty accounts, including tailored coverage structures and non-standard exposures; required Experience with underwriting Risk Managed or loss-sensitive casualty programs; required Experience with underwriting large commercial auto/fleet risk is a strong asset Experience with underwriting layered, shared, or subscription casualty placements is an asset Exposure to manuscript or customized policy wordings is an asset Completed, or pursuing your CIP, FCIP designations Strong customer service background Team-first mentality We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how: Hybrid work! We have a flexible hybrid model that allows you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with added flexibility for when you really need it. 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. We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness. The base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000, which reflects the expected base pay – not the total compensation package. The actual base salary may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the position. We’re also open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn’t quite match your expectations, don’t let that hold you back — we’d still love to hear from you. #LI-CD1 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.