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Underwriter, Builder Risk and Wrap-up, New Business

  • Montréal, QC
  • Hybrid
  • Posted Oct 9, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Office presence
3 days per week

Job summary

The Underwriter will customize insurance solutions for commercial clients, specifically focusing on construction, property, and auto risks. They will collaborate with internal departments and the broker network to assess risks, monitor profitability, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Job details

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Underwriter, Builder Risk and Wrap-up, New Business? Our Underwriters customize solutions for our commercial clients when they need insurance products to cover construction, property and auto and more. They work closely with our extensive broker network to develop unique solutions for all classes of risk. Through close collaboration with our Risk Services and Claims departments they can 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. They are experts in their field and passionate about servicing our brokers – this means emails and phone calls don’t go unanswered, and broker meetings are regularly penned into their calendars. We want your talent! If you are great at: Underwriting Builder Risk and Wrap-up, New Business Analyzing new business for risk profitability Monitoring trends and developments, identifying areas of concern regarding loss ratio Building relationships If you have: 3+ years of Underwriting experience with a commercial focus (Builder Risk and Wrap-up, New Business) Completed, or pursuing your CIP designation (an asset) Strong customer service background Experience connecting with clients in a virtual world Team-first mentality 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 Underwriter will customize insurance solutions for commercial clients, specifically focusing on construction, property, and auto risks. They will collaborate with internal departments and the broker network to assess risks, monitor profitability, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3+ years of commercial underwriting experience, specifically in Builder Risk and Wrap-up insurance. A CIP designation is considered an asset, along with a strong background in customer service and virtual client engagement.

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

  • Relationship Building · Preferred
  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Underwriting
  • Builder Risk
  • Wrap-up insurance
  • Risk analysis
  • Profitability analysis
  • Loss ratio monitoring
  • Relationship building
  • Customer service
  • Commercial insurance
  • Virtual client engagement
  • Team collaboration
  • Technical underwriting skills
  • Hybrid Model
  • Workplace Inclusivity
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Service
  • Discounts And Allowances
  • Fibre Channel Over IP
  • Leadership Development
  • Mentorship
  • Commercial Focus
  • Prioritization

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Construction
  • Customer Service & Support
  • New Business Underwriter
  • Insurance Underwriter (General)
  • Insurance Representatives
  • Insurance Underwriters

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