Underwriting Director

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Calgary, AB, CAN
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Insurance • Financial Services
The Role
Lead Commercial Lines Mid-Market underwriting for the Prairies, driving profitable growth, portfolio strategy, broker and client relationships, operational excellence, and talent development for a high-performing team.
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What it’s like to be a Northbridge Underwriting Director:

Northbridge Insurance Underwriting Directors are strategic leaders who role model and live our Northbridge values, drive profitable growth, operational excellence and high performing teams.  They foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and talent development while ensuring regional and corporate objectives are achieved. 

Our Underwriting Directors are industry experts who combine vision with strong leadership to expand portfolio footprint and performance.  As Director, Commercial Lines Mid-Market – Prairies, you will influence business outcomes, guide strategic decision-making, and position the team and portfolio for success. 

We want your talent!

If you are great at:

  • Strategic leadership and portfolio planning  

  • Driving the achievement of corporate objectives

  • Building strong broker and client relationships

  • Levering portfolio insights to inform business decisions

  • Leading, coaching and developing high performing teams

  • Driving operational excellence

And you have:

  • 10+ years of Underwriting experience

  • 5+ years experience in a people leadership role

  • Strategic leadership style

  • Team-first mentality

We'll show you that 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.

  • 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.

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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.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of underwriting experience
  • 5+ years of people leadership experience
  • Strategic leadership style
  • Ability to build and maintain strong broker and client relationships
  • Experience leveraging portfolio insights to inform business decisions
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
  • Focus on driving operational excellence and accountability
  • Team-first mentality and alignment with company values
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The Company
HQ: Toronto, Ontario
1,863 Employees

What We Do

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!

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