Underwriting Director
2 weeks ago
**What it’s like to be a Northbridge Underwriting Director**
At Northbridge Insurance, our Underwriting Directors are more than just leaders—they’re strategic thinkers, people-first mentors, and champions of growth. As a Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Commercial Lines, Mid-Market portfolio, leading a high-performing team and driving profitable growth across the region.
This is a role for someone who thrives in complexity, enjoys building strong relationships, and is passionate about developing talent. You’ll be responsible for ensuring your unit operates at peak efficiency, productivity, and profitability—while aligning with corporate and regional goals.
Our Underwriting Directors are industry experts who stay ahead of market trends and use data-driven insights to guide their portfolios. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, the support to grow, and the platform to make a real impact.
**We want your talent**
**If you are great at**:
- Strategic planning and execution across underwriting operations
- Leading and mentoring high-performing teams
- Driving profitable growth in the mid-market commercial space
- Building strong broker relationships and negotiating complex deals
- Using data and analytics to inform decisions and optimize performance
- Enhancing underwriting processes and operational efficiency
**And you have**:
- 10+ years of underwriting experience, with a strong background in commercial lines
- 5+ years in a leadership role, ideally within the mid-market segment
- A strategic leadership style with a hands-on, collaborative approach
- A team-first mentality and a passion for coaching and development
- A deep understanding of risk selection, pricing, and portfolio management
**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.
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**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.
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