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Underwriting Manager, Small Business (9-Month Contract)

@ Northbridge Financial

Vancouver, BC · Calgary, AB

$115k–$145k/yrFull-time10+ years experience
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Overview

Northbridge Financial is hiring an Underwriting Manager for a 9-month contract to customize commercial small business solutions and lead a team of underwriters. The role involves broker relationship management, underwriting evaluation and pricing, and coaching. The posting states a hybrid model with up to 2 work-from-home days per week and an annual base salary of $115,000 to $145,000.

Pay:

$115,000–$145,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate, document, select, negotiate and price assigned commercial policies
  • Customize solutions for commercial small business clients
  • Maintain professional relationships with brokers and customers
  • Coach and mentor a team of underwriters
  • Work with Actuarial and Claims departments

Requirements summary:

  • 10+ years of P&C underwriting experience
  • Leadership experience in technical, senior or informal capacity
  • Small business experience (asset)
  • Experience overseeing change management
  • Strong customer service background
  • CIP, FCIP or RPLU designation completed or in progress

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Employer posting date
2026-10-31
First seen by our source
2026-10-29
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentBusiness operations
Experience10+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
Licences & certificationsCIP, FCIP, RPLU
Perks mentionedWellness

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Northbridge Financial

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Full company description

Northbridge Financial Corporation (NBFC) is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance group that has helped protect Canadian businesses for 100 years. We offer a wide range of innovative solutions through our Northbridge Insurance, TruShield Insurance, and Federated Insurance brands. We’re passionate about protection, prevention and progress – for our customers, and in our communities. Our exceptional service and extensive offerings help Canadian businesses succeed, while our enthusiastic team works to support and uplift our neighbours from coast to coast to coast. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and are wholly owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. We love where we work and think you will too! ................................................................................... La Corporation financière Northbridge (la Financière Northbridge) est un chef de file en assurance de dommages des entreprises qui contribue à protéger les entreprises canadiennes depuis 100 ans. Nous offrons une vaste gamme de solutions novatrices sous les marques Northbridge Assurance, TruShield Assurance et Les assurances Federated. Nous avons à cœur tout ce qui touche à la protection, à la prévention et au progrès, tant chez nos clients que dans nos collectivités. Notre service exceptionnel et notre large éventail de solutions novatrices aident les entreprises canadiennes à réussir, et notre équipe enthousiaste travaille à soutenir et accompagner leurs propriétaires d’un océan à l’autre. Nous sommes fiers d’être une société canadienne à 100 %, détenue en propriété exclusive par Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited. Nous aimons notre entreprise et nous pensons que vous l’aimerez aussi!

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 105 Adelaide Street West, Suite 700, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1P9, CA
  • 1801 Hollis Street, Suite 800, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3N4, CA
  • 1000, rue de la Gauchetière Ouest, Bureau 400, Montréal, Québec H3B 4W5, CA
  • 2590 Boulevard Laurier, Bur: 560, Quebec, Quebec G1V 4M6, CA
  • 745 Thurlow St, 1500, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 0C5, CA
Business categories
  • Insurance
  • Property Insurance
  • Financial Services
  • Commercial Insurance
Other recorded names
  • Northbridge Financial
  • Northbridge Financial Corporation
Specialties
  • Personal Home & Auto
  • Commercial Auto Insurance
  • and Commercial Business
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Northbridge Financial Corporation (NBFC) is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance group that has helped protect Canadian businesses for 100 years. We offer a wide range of innovative solutions through our Northbridge Insurance, TruShield Insurance, and Federated Insurance brands. We’re passionate about protection, prevention and progress – for our customers, and in our communities. Our exceptional…

FieldValue
IndustryInsurance
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesPersonal Home & AutoCommercial Auto Insuranceand Commercial Business
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Job description

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.


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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.

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