Underwriting Manager, Middle Market

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Underwriting Manager

Our Underwriting Managers customize solutions for our commercial clients as well as lead and develop 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.

• 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
• Operation leadership

• 10+ years of Underwriting experience
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience
• Experience with overseeing change management
• Completed, or pursuing your CIP, FCIP, or RPLU designations
• Strong customer service background

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.

We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness.

The base salary range for this role is $115,000–$140,000, reflecting expected base pay — not the total compensation package. Actual base salary may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the position.

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.

Northbridge Financial Corporation is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance company that’s been helping protect Canadian businesses for more than 90 years. We’re 100% Canadian! We offer a wide range of creative solutions to our customers through our Northbridge Insurance, Tru Shield Insurance and Federated Insurance brands where we strive to create a fair and friendly culture. By continually striving to challenge the status quo, and by focusing on helping our customers, we’ve been able to build our reputation as one of Canada’s largest commercial insurance providers.