Underwriting Manager, Small Business (9-Month Contract)

Job summary

The Underwriting Manager is responsible for customizing commercial insurance solutions and guiding a team of underwriters in policy evaluation and pricing. They also maintain strong relationships with the broker network and collaborate with actuarial and claims departments to ensure operational success.

Job details

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Underwriting Manager: Our Underwriting Managers customize solutions for our commercial small business clients as well as guide and coach a team of underwriters. They work closely with our extensive broker network to develop unique solutions for all classes of risk. They are people-centric leaders who truly care about the development of their teams and invest in their career growth. They are passionate about maintaining strong relationships with our brokers – this means emails and phone calls don’t go unanswered, and in-person broker meetings are regularly penned into their calendars. They also pay attention to the smallest of details, work closely with our Actuarial and Claims Departments. This is a 9-month contract position. We want your talent! If you are great at: Commercial underwriting Responsible for the successful evaluation, documentation, selection, negotiation, and pricing for assigned policies Sales & Negotiation Develop and maintain a professional relationship with brokers and/or customers Coaching & Mentoring Operational leadership If you have: 10+ years of P&C Underwriting experience Leadership experience, in a technical, senior or informal leadership capacity Small business experience; considered an asset. Experience with overseeing change management Strong customer service background Completed, or pursuing your CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how: Hybrid work! 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. NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days. We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs. We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness. The annual base salary range for this role is $115,000 - $145,000, 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. #LI-CD1 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 Underwriting Manager is responsible for customizing commercial insurance solutions and guiding a team of underwriters in policy evaluation and pricing. They also maintain strong relationships with the broker network and collaborate with actuarial and claims departments to ensure operational success.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of P&C underwriting experience and proven leadership capabilities in a technical or senior capacity. Completion or pursuit of professional designations such as CIP, FCIP, or RPLU is required or highly preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid work
• Donation matching
• Team volunteer days
• Wellness programs
• Rewards and recognition programs

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Commercial underwriting
• Sales
• Negotiation
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Operational leadership
• Change management
• Customer service
• Risk assessment
• Policy pricing
• Actuarial collaboration
• Claims department collaboration
• Broker relationship management
• Change Management
• Mentorship
• Prioritization
• Leadership
• Customer Service
• Hybrid Model
• Underwriting
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Fibre Channel Over IP

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Sales
• Small Business Underwriter
• Property / Casualty Underwriter
• Insurance Representatives
• Insurance Underwriters

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