Executive Underwriter, Technical Risk

Northbridge Financial Corporation • Edmonton, AB

37d • Hybrid

About The Position

Northbridge Insurance Executive Underwriters customize solutions for our commercial clients when they need insurance products to cover our complex technical risks that fall outside standard underwriting frameworks. These risks often involve layered and shared programs, and customized manuscript coverage. They work closely with our extensive broker network to develop unique underwriting solutions. The Executive Underwriter is responsible for underwriting and servicing highly complex and unique accounts, exercising sound judgement in accordance with established guidelines, all while confidently navigating exceptions and referrals to achieve business objectives and national standards. Our Executive Underwriters are passionate about maintaining strong relationships with our internal stakeholders and broker partners. They are trusted technical authorities, providing guidance on risk selection, coverage structure, wordings, and underwriting position. Their written communications help guide our underwriters in risk assessment and decision-making, and are considered the “go-to” subject matter experts from many of our partners in Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Engineering, and System teams. We want your talent! If you are great at: Complex underwriting Problem-solving and critical thinking Sales & negotiation Coaching & mentoring Operational leadership

Requirements

• 10+ years of Commercial Underwriting experience
• Demonstrated experience underwriting large, technical casualty accounts, including tailored coverage structures and non-standard exposures; required
• Experience with underwriting Risk Managed or loss-sensitive casualty programs; required
• Completed, or pursuing your CIP, FCIP designations
• Strong customer service background
• Team-first mentality

Nice To Haves

• Experience with underwriting large commercial property risk is a strong asset
• Experience with underwriting layered, shared, or subscription casualty placements is an asset
• Exposure to manuscript or customized policy wordings is an asset

Responsibilities

• Underwriting and servicing highly complex and unique accounts
• Exercising sound judgement in accordance with established guidelines
• Confidently navigating exceptions and referrals to achieve business objectives and national standards
• Maintaining strong relationships with our internal stakeholders and broker partners
• Providing guidance on risk selection, coverage structure, wordings, and underwriting position

Benefits

• Hybrid work! you get to work from the office and at home 50/50, allowing you to manage both worlds with the ease and flexibility you need.
• 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 day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees