Underwriting Director

Northbridge Financial Corporation

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Calgary, AB Until 9/13/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 15, 2026 Last posted July 15, 2026
Job description

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.

About this role

Summary

Lead underwriting teams, drive portfolio growth, and influence strategic business decisions.

Job title

Underwriting Director

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

insurance

Location requirements

Calgary office, hybrid work allowed, Canada-based preferred

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

underwritingleadershipportfolio managementrelationship building

Preferred skills

strategic leadershipteam coachingoperational excellence

Specializations

portfolio planningleadershiprelationship buildingteam development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Calgary, AB, Canada

Hybrid City
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