Underwriting Director

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Halifax, NS, CAN
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Insurance • Financial Services
The Role
Lead the commercial underwriting department, overseeing strategy, portfolio management, operational efficiency, profitability, and regional or corporate objectives. Build strategic business plans, identify industry trends, manage risk, develop high-performing teams, and cultivate broker and customer relationships. The role requires strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, and extensive commercial underwriting experience.
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What it’s like to be a Northbridge Underwriting Director


At Northbridge Insurance, our Underwriting Directors play a key role in driving strategic growth, empowering their teams, and delivering exceptional business results. As a people-first leader, you are passionate about coaching, mentoring, and developing talent while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.


As the Director of Commercial Lines, you will lead all aspects of the department's operations, ensuring maximum efficiency, productivity, and profitability. You will oversee underwriting strategies, support regional and corporate objectives, and help shape the future direction of the portfolio. Your expertise in the industry and ability to identify emerging trends will allow you to make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth and long-term success.


We want your talent!


If you are great at:

  • Building and executing strategic business plans
  • Leading high-performing teams and developing talent
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to achieve business goals
  • Using data and insights to drive decisions and performance
  • Negotiating and building strong broker and customer relationships

You have:

  • 10+ years of commercial underwriting experience
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and business results
  • Strong knowledge of underwriting principles, portfolio management, and risk assessment
  • Experience overseeing regional or corporate underwriting objectives
  • A strategic leadership approach with a team-first mindset

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.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits, including an employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP options, staff insurance discounts, and more.
  • A strong commitment to your well-being through flexible health benefits, wellness programs, early leave days, and recognition initiatives.
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional growth through education assistance, support for CIP, FCIP, CRM, and other designations, leadership development programs, mentorship, and internal career mobility.
  • A culture that values community involvement through donation matching programs and paid volunteer opportunities to support causes that matter to you.

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 commercial underwriting experience
  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and business results
  • Strong knowledge of underwriting principles, portfolio management, and risk assessment
  • Experience overseeing regional or corporate underwriting objectives
  • Strategic leadership approach with a team-first mindset
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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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