Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Bridge Specialty is seeking an Underwriting Assistant to join our growing team. The Underwriting Assist will assist the Underwriter by reviewing insurance applications, inspections, and other pertinent information to evaluate, classify, and rate submissions for insurance by performing the following duties. How You Will Contribute: - Work with Underwriter, ensuring that all required information is obtained, proper applications are completed, quotes and binders are confirmed in writing, policies are issued promptly and accurately, state filings (where applicable) are made, and taxes paid in accordance with appropriate state laws. - Provide full assistance and support for the sales and production process; including, but not limited to, providing new business quotes as needed. - Issuance of renewals. - Work with Underwriter when reviewing risks submitted by Producers, rate submissions for premium and terms, issue written binders. - Review indications, quotes, binders, submissions and policies for completeness and high degree of accuracy including forms and editions. - Become thoroughly familiar with the use of all agency management software systems and suggest labor saving uses to management. - Order and review inspections. This duty requires the ability to identify the different exposures of risks, verify information obtained on inspection with the information on policy for accuracy and verification of underwriting guidelines. - Issuance of Certificates of Insurance. Skills & Experience to Be Successful: - High School Diploma or equivalent - Exceptional telephone demeanor - Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality - One (1) to two (2) years related experience About Us: Bridge Specialty Group creates a more seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers’ comp, property and personal lines. With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book. Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group – aligning risk with greater reach. Pay Range $24.04 - $31.25 Hourly The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role. Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including: - Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance - Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement - Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services - Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.

• Leads, manages, and oversees underwriting and service operations delivering outsourced insurance solutions on behalf of multiple carrier partners across commercial and personal lines of business. • Provides strategic and operational leadership to underwriting and call center teams with a strong focus on underwriting excellence, profitability, and execution accuracy. • Responsible for managing carrier relationships, operational performance, and financial outcomes, including accountability for P&L performance, underwriting quality, and achievement of contractual service standards. • Ensures consistent, data-driven decision-making aligned with carrier underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and company objectives while fostering a high-performance, results-oriented culture. • Directs and profitably manages all aspects of underwriting and call center operations to meet established standards. • Develops and maintains positive, professional and constructive relationships with carrier partners. • Coaches direct reports through regular feedback to provide effective supervision and handling of team member issues including performance, discipline, separation and completion of 30-60-90 Annual performance evaluations, in a timely manner. • Partners with Human Resources to hire, train and develop a high-performance service center team. • Maintains ownership of operational P&L performance, including expense management, productivity optimization, revenue attainment, and margin improvement initiatives.

• Conduct risk assessment and classification in accordance with Manulife's philosophy and standards • Communicate and collaborate with sales colleagues and head office to provide the highest quality and competitive decisions to our clients • Maintain positive and effective relationships with internal and external partners • Consistently deliver the best customer experience by making every interaction meaningful • Comply with consumer laws and regulations regarding risk classification, confidentiality, and disclosure • Identify and propose solutions to problems and procedures related to the underwriter's work • Promote an atmosphere of trust with all clients to facilitate the acceptance of decisions

At Equitable, we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired, and empowered to grow. In our caring and collaborative environment, your curiosity is encouraged, your passion is recognized, and your contributions truly matter. Together, we create meaningful impact, for our clients, our communities, and each other. The Opportunity: At Equitable, we believe great things happen when we work together. We’re a Canadian mutual company driven by purpose - putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusive and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Our culture is built on care, passion and curiosity. We put people above all else, strive to be our best and welcome new ideas to deliver positive outcomes. If you're looking for purpose-driven work in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your voice is heard, and your growth is encouraged we’d love to connect! We are looking for an Associate Underwriting Consultant to join our Individual Underwriting team! This position is critical to Equitable’s success. Join one of the region’s top employers and be part of something that truly makes a difference. Work Arrangements: You will work from your home office 100% of the time. You may be required to be in-person at our office in Waterloo, ON or another assigned location within the Waterloo Region, on an as needed basis. Sales related roles may be required to travel based on the assignment. What you’ll do: - Assess mortality and financial risk for individual life insurance applications through detailed analysis of medical, lifestyle, and financial information - Collaborate with reinsurance partners to appropriately distribute risk for cases exceeding retention limits - Coach and mentor junior, intermediate and/or senior underwriters from a technical perspective to ensure underwriting decisions are well‑reasoned, timely, and effectively communicated to stakeholders - Demonstrate strong negotiation skills when working with reinsurers, advisors, and internal partners to achieve optimal underwriting outcomes - Actively contribute as a team member and lead assigned projects, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence What you’ll bring: - Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills supported by sound medical knowledge - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong product knowledge and the ability to effectively share expertise with others in a collaborative team environment - A proactive, service‑oriented, and results‑focused approach - Ability to deliver accurate and timely underwriting decisions, ensuring prompt responses to agents and brokers - Strong underwriting customer service skills, recognizing that inaccurate or unclear communication can cause policy issuance delays and negatively impact agent confidence and business relationships - Experience consulting with the Medical Director and reinsurers on complex or unusual medical risks, ensuring the company’s risk exposure remains appropriate - Commitment to professional development—both self‑development and the development of peers—through seminars, conferences, industry publications, and formal education - FLMI or FALU designation, or active progress toward one of these designations - Consistent accountability for quality and volume of work, demonstrated through positive audit results - Completion of a minimum of 25 hours per year of continuing education to stay current with medical knowledge and industry underwriting trends What’s in it for you: - Career Growth: Regular learning sessions and development opportunities - Total Rewards: Incentive pay, annual salary reviews, employer-paid benefits and pension matching - Time Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each year - Flexibility: Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness always top of mind, complemented by a “dress for your day” approach At Equitable, we’re committed to fair pay and an inclusive, accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage, just reach out to us at careers@equitable.ca. We’re happy to help. Your base pay will be based on your skills, qualifications, experience and education. In addition to your salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance, plus a wide range of competitive benefits. If you’re selected to move forward, our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program, so you know exactly what’s included. Reports To: Director, Individual Underwriting Operations ​Department:​ ​Individual Insurance ​Term:​ ​Permanent Full-Time This position is open and we are excited to find the right person to join our team. As part of the recruitment process, you will need to go through background screening, as per our company policy. #LI-Remote