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About the Role

This role offers an opportunity for an early-career underwriter to specialize in Marine insurance within a leading Canadian insurer. You will work closely with broker partners to assess, price, and underwrite complex risks, transitioning from a brokerage or MGA environment to the carrier side. The position focuses on hands-on risk selection, portfolio management, and technical development through structured training and mentorship.

Responsibilities

Assess, price, and underwrite Marine insurance risks including cargo, hull, and liability exposures.
Collaborate with brokers, corporate underwriting, and actuarial pricing teams.
Analyze exposure, data quality, pricing adequacy, and coverage structures.
Maintain high underwriting and service standards.
Manage Marine policy wordings and clauses.
Participate in ongoing training and mentorship to grow underwriting authority.

Requirements

1–5 years of underwriting experience, ideally in commercial lines.
Foundational understanding of commercial insurance.
Strong customer service mindset.
Team-first, eager-to-learn attitude.
Completed or currently pursuing CIP designation.
Exposure to Marine insurance via underwriting, brokerage, MGA, or claims is strongly preferred.
Bilingualism in English and French is considered a strong asset.

Skills

Commercial insurance underwriting fundamentals
Risk assessment and analysis
Decision-making
Building and maintaining broker relationships
Technical underwriting
Clear communication
Cross-team collaboration

Work Type

Hybrid (50/50 office and home)

Experience Level

1–5 years

Education Level

CIP (in progress or completed)
FCIP (asset)
CRM (asset)

Salary/Compensations

$67,000 - $100,000

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan
Pension plans
RRSP
Discounts on staff insurance
Flexible health benefits
Early leave days
Wellness programs
Rewards and recognition programs
Education assistance
Internal mobility
Leadership training
Mentoring programs
Donation matching
Team volunteer days

About the Company

Northbridge Insurance is a leading Canadian commercial insurance provider.
The company works with Canada’s most trusted commercial broker networks.
Dedicated to understanding customer needs and creating solutions for Canadian businesses.

Equal Opportunity

Northbridge Financial embraces and celebrates uniqueness and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.
Accommodations are available during the selection process upon request.