Field Underwriting Specialist - Ottawa

What is it like to be a Field Underwriting Specialist at Northbridge Financial

The Field Underwriting Specialist is responsible for providing efficient and prompt on site/in the field underwriting while servicing increasingly complex accounts in accordance with established guidelines and business objectives in the achievement of national standards for data quality and service level agreements. The incumbent will be expected to solve complex problems by applying a broad perspective to identify solutions and also in interpreting internal and external business issues and recommending best practices. The Field Underwriting Specialist is also responsible for identifying, investigating and developing new and expanded business opportunities to contribute to corporate objectives.
 

We want your talent

If you are great at:

• Demonstrated proficiency at managing multiple and changing priorities/projects and delivering results.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional and technical development.
• Ability to focus on the broker and customer needs, ensuring a high quality of service is provided.
• Demonstrated commitment to high standards of performance and goals; self-motivated.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills.
• Demonstrated professional presentation skills.
• Build and foster long-term working relationships with brokers, customers and business areas inside and outside the work unit.
• Able to work with long-term perspective in addressing broker or business area problems/issues.
• Demonstrated proficiency and resourcefulness in identifying and analyzing relevant data and defining critical issues and alternatives.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to influence decisions and gain agreement and/or support on sensitive issues.
• Demonstrate strong conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability in fostering relationships and utilizing connections to accomplish customer and business objectives.

If you have:

• Post-secondary school education and/or equivalent on the job experience.
• Completion of the CIP and/or FCIP designation.
• Minimum 7 years experience in the property and casualty or auto industry, ideally with a strong emphasis on account management
• Working knowledge of company underwriting philosophy, policy contracts, rating programs, risk information sources, underwriting/technical manual information, statuary constraints, and computer workflow procedures.
• Ability to work with e-mail and Internet skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Fluently bilingual (English / French) is a definite asset (a requirement in Quebec Region).
• Sound knowledge and understanding of underwriting discipline and pricing models. 
• Proficient at identifying opportunity, developing strategy, organizing resources and executing plans.
• Previous experience with the territory serviced, and competitor’s activity in the marketplace
• Valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• 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, internal mobility, and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days.

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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.