Underwriting Team Leader

Overview Be among the first 25 applicants. The Underwriting Team Leader for our Onyx team is responsible for the coaching and mentoring of the underwriting staff, ensuring the effective operation of the unit by coordinating, directing, and enhancing underwriting procedures. This position is responsible for underwriting and servicing large accounts and complex exposures. Responsibilities Executing the renewal rate and exposure, retention, and rate adequacy guidelines. Being responsible for the successful evaluation, documentation, selection, negotiation, and pricing for assigned policies in order to ensure a profitable book of business within established underwriting authority. Providing recommendations, redirect requests for pricing decisions, and risk selection for risks beyond personal authority. Mentoring and training less experienced underwriters. Providing service staff with clear instructions and explanations for data entry to ensure accuracy and service standards are maintained. Qualifications Post-secondary school education and/or equivalent on-the-job experience. Minimum 7 years experience in the property and casualty industry. 1-2 years’ experience in team supervision is an asset. Completion of the CIP and/or FCIP designation. Working knowledge of company underwriting philosophy, policy contracts, rating programs, risk information sources, underwriting/technical manual information, statutory constraints, and computer workflow procedures. Sound knowledge and understanding of underwriting discipline and pricing models. Employee Value Propositions Hybrid work: 50/50 office and home; Competitive salaries and employee benefits including share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, staff insurance discounts, and more; Flexible health benefits, wellness programs, and recognition programs; Education assistance to complete CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses, internal mobility, leadership training and mentoring; Community involvement with donation matching and team volunteer days. About Northbridge Nous sommes Northbridge Assurance. Nous sommes fiers de travailler avec les réseaux de courtage d’assurance des entreprises qui inspirent la plus grande confiance au pays. Nous sommes reconnus comme étant l’un des plus importants fournisseurs d’assurance des entreprises au Canada. Nos employés sont engagés à comprendre les besoins de nos clients et à élaborer des solutions créatives pour aider les entreprises canadiennes à connaître un avenir meilleur et plus sécuritaire. Nous sommes une entreprise formée de personnes passionnées qui placent les gens au cœur de leurs préoccupations. Souhaitez-vous vous joindre à une équipe qui croit en l’importance de travailler fort, et d’avoir du plaisir au travail, tout en améliorant les choses? Ne cherchez pas plus loin que Northbridge. À la Financière Northbridge, nous avons à cœur de créer un milieu de travail inclusif où nous célébrons les employés et les accueillons comme ils sont. Peu importe qui vous êtes ou ce qui vous rend unique, nous vous accueillons à bras ouverts. Veuillez simplement nous indiquer comment nous pouvons vous aider ou vous accommoder au cours du processus de sélection. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northbridge Financial Corporation by 2x Related roles Sign in to set job alerts for “Lead Underwriter” roles. Associate Underwriter or Underwriter, Property & Casualty Commercial Underwriter — 100% Remote (TOR, ON) Associate Underwriter or Underwriter, Environmental Impairment Liability In House Commercial Line Insurance Underwriter Underwriter or Senior Underwriter, Global Casualty Commercial Lines Underwriter Academy 2026 We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr