Northbridge Financial Corporation

Northbridge Financial Corporation is a leading commercial property and casualty insurance group that has helped protect Canadian businesses for 100 years. We offer a wide range of innovative solutions through our Northbridge Insurance and Federated Insurance brands. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and are wholly owned by Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

Organisation size: Large (500 – 4999)
Sector: Financial Services
Website: www.nbfc.com

2026 Accolades

2025 Accolades

Submission highlights

This year’s strongest elements as indicated by our independent judges.

Culture & Purpose
Wellbeing
Inclusion & Belonging

Comment from the judges

It is impressive to see a 100-year-old Canadian institution deliver an entry this modern and data-rich. Sustaining a 98% positive employee experience over five years while simultaneously rolling out a wellbeing framework that actually moves the needle on health outcomes is a standout achievement.
Comment from the judges

Northbridge Financial Corporation exemplifies a high-performance, people-first workplace with exceptional leadership engagement, DEI initiatives, and employee well-being strategies. Their Hybrid Work-From-Home model, flexible scheduling, and performance-driven incentives empower employees to thrive professionally and personally.
Comment from the judges

The organization’s approach to employee voice is particularly strong, with their biannual Workplace Pulse Survey yielding an impressive 97% positive experience rating and eNPS of 85. Their commitment to inclusion shows meaningful progress with their Inclusion Index improving from 79% to 87% over four years.