Underwriting Team Lead

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.

Salary range- $85,000- $93,000 for Vancouver, BC.

Actual pay may be below or above 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.