Executive Underwriter, Technical Risk

Northbridge Financial•Vancouver, BC

26d•CA$120,000 - CA$150,000•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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Complex underwriting
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Sales & negotiation
Coaching & mentoring
Operational leadership
Experience with underwriting large commercial auto/fleet
Experience with underwriting layered, shared, or subscription casualty placements
Exposure to manuscript or customized policy wordings

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 internal stakeholders and broker partners
Providing guidance on risk selection, coverage structure, wordings, and underwriting position
Guiding underwriters in risk assessment and decision-making through written communications