Commercial Underwriter, Small Business (New Business)

Job summary

The Commercial Underwriter will provide complete insurance solutions for small businesses by assessing risks and making informed underwriting decisions. They will also collaborate with broker partners and provide coaching and mentorship to less experienced team members.

Job details

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Commercial Underwriter, Small Business (New Business)? Our Underwriters provide complete solutions for Canadian small businesses. They work closely with a wide range of broker partners to get a holistic picture of each risk and make underwriting decisions that make sense for all parties. They are passionate about maintaining strong relationships with our internal and external stakeholders and love utilizing their strong technical skills to ensure that risks are assessed properly. While they are already experts in their own field, Northbridge is committed to their ongoing growth and development. Working in a collaborative team they provide coaching, mentoring and development for less experienced underwriters. In other words, they're awesome. If you feel you could be difference maker in this environment we would love to hear from you. We want your talent! If you are great at: Commercial Underwriting multi-line business across industry segments Problem-solving and critical thinking Building relationships with brokers Creating success in a fast paced and dynamic environment Helping others develop through coaching and mentorship If you have: Minimum 3 years of Commercial Underwriting experience in property, casualty, automobile Completed, or pursuing your CIP designation (an asset) Strong customer service background Team-first mentality Small Business experience is a plus We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how: 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. 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.

What you’ll do

The Commercial Underwriter will provide complete insurance solutions for small businesses by assessing risks and making informed underwriting decisions. They will also collaborate with broker partners and provide coaching and mentorship to less experienced team members.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of commercial underwriting experience in property, casualty, and automobile lines. Pursuing or having completed a CIP designation is considered an asset for this role.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid model • Employee share purchase plan • Pension plans • RRSP • Staff insurance discounts • Flexible health benefits • Early leave days • Wellness programs • Rewards and recognition programs • Education assistance • Leadership training • Mentoring programs • Donation matching • Team volunteer days

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial Underwriting
• Property Insurance
• Casualty Insurance
• Automobile Insurance
• Problem-solving
• Critical thinking
• Relationship building
• Coaching
• Mentorship
• Customer service
• Risk assessment
• Multi-line business underwriting
• Hybrid Model
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Underwriting
• Customer Relationship Management
• Customer Service
• Critical Thinking
• Fibre Channel Over IP
• Problem Solving
• Leadership Development
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Customer Service & Support
• Management & Leadership
• Small Business Underwriter
• Insurance Underwriter (General)
• Insurance Representatives
• Insurance Underwriters