Underwriting Team Leader

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What It's Like To Be Northbridge Underwriting Team Leader
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. In addition, this position is responsible for underwriting and servicing large accounts and complex exposures.

We want your talent
If You Are Great At

• 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 decision 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.

If You Have

• 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, statuary constraints, and computer workflow procedures.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of underwriting discipline and pricing models.

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.

We're committed to pay transparency and fairness. The base salary range for this role is $76,000 - $114,000, 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.

This is a real opportunity — we're actively hiring If the role sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to apply. Beyond base pay, we offer a robust Total Rewards program that includes benefits, wellness support, and other meaningful perks.

We also want to be transparent about our hiring process. While one of our systems includes AI capabilities, over 99% of our screening is done by real people. We believe in thoughtful, human-centered hiring decisions, and are committed to giving every application the attention it deserves.

Qui nous sommes
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.