Scope
Contribute to the achievement of the Excess Casualty segment business plan. The AVP Underwriter is responsible for production, underwriting and maintenance of new and renewal umbrella and excess casualty accounts within a defined territory. In addition, the AVP Underwriter is responsible for establishing and cultivating business relationships with brokers and clients within the Midatlantic and Southeast region to assure the continued flow of new business opportunities while representing the Excess Casualty segment.

Responsibilities
This position involves coordination and implementation of the Chubb Excess Casualty Business Plan. AVP Underwriter will be expected to:

Produce new business opportunities within the territory. Evaluate, select, underwrite, price, quote and maintain new and renewal business. Expand existing relationships as well as develop new brokerage networks where appropriate. Develop and implement marketing plans with Excess Casualty National Accounts management. Retain accounts through active participation in Chubb’s Stewardship process. Adhere to Chubb standards on pricing and servicing. Participate in product line projects, as required. Forecast & report on monthly production to Excess Casualty National Accounts management. Oversee & execute on various operational tasks. Manage a new business pipeline. This includes: Maintaining monthly, quarterly & year end production goals. Ensuring proper progress and strategies to close new business are maintained. Recommend cross marketing sales initiatives and act as a key liaison between Chubb Global Casualty’s Foreign and Domestic lines of business to ensure strategies and efforts are coordinated. Provide mentorship to junior underwriters and proactive participation within the Chubb Major Accounts practice. The individual should have strategically based relationships and expertise to help navigate clients both, internally and externally.In-depth knowledge of underwriting products and concepts, as evidenced by 10+ years of commercial casualty experience, and/or underwriting at Fortune 1000 companies.Demonstrated knowledge of all principles and details of the casualty product lines. Excess Casualty risk underwriting experience preferred.Extensive knowledge of the local insurance environment is a must.Exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to maintain effective communication both, internally and in the market place.Excellent sales and marketing skills.Commitment to provide superior service to customers and clients.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.Ability to self-manage, organize, and prioritize work with limited direction.In-depth familiarity with MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook).