Director Underwriting - Small Business

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Director, Underwriting – Small Business

At Northbridge Insurance, our Directors of Underwriting are more than operational leaders—they’re strategic thinkers, people-first mentors, and champions of innovation. As Director of Underwriting for our Small Business segment, you’ll lead a dynamic team focused on delivering efficient, profitable, and scalable underwriting solutions tailored to the unique needs of small businesses across Canada.

This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, enjoys building strong broker relationships, and is passionate about developing talent and driving operational excellence. You’ll be responsible for ensuring your unit operates at peak efficiency and profitability while aligning with corporate and regional goals.

Our Directors are empowered to lead with insight, supported by data, and driven by purpose. You’ll have the autonomy to shape strategy, the tools to innovate, and the platform to make a real impact.

We want your talent!

If you are great at:

• Leading high-performing underwriting teams in a fast-paced, small business environment

• Driving operational efficiency and underwriting profitability

• Building strong broker relationships and negotiating win-win solutions

• Using data and analytics to inform decisions and optimize performance

• Enhancing underwriting processes and ensuring compliance with national standards

• Coaching and mentoring underwriters to grow their technical and leadership skills

And you have:

• 10+ years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry

• 5+ years in a leadership role, ideally within small business or high-volume underwriting

• A strategic mindset with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style

• A deep understanding of underwriting philosophy, pricing models, 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

Salary range for Vancouver, BC is $125,000 - $150,000.

*The actual pay may be above or below the range based on candidates' knowledge, skills, and level of ability relative to expectations for the role applied to. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply.

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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.