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Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

Your Role

The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to the achievement of department, branch and corporate goals relative to profit, growth, service producer and client relations.

Your Responsibilities:

Achievement of the Personal premium budget

Achieve financial targets.

Underwriting

Within scope of delegated authority for casualty: Evaluates and accepts or declines new lines, renewals and endorsements Evaluates and makes recommendation for acceptance or declination on risks which exceed authority Recommends account trade off decisions Assists manager in providing input on profit analysis, premium planning, market and environment analysis, etc. Responsible for underwriting results of assigned producers

Producer Relations

Underwriter is responsible for profit and premium growth of assigned producers. This would include producer account control and book composition and analysis Visits assigned producers to discuss risks, communicate Chubb’s business appetites, and to produce new business Manages relationships with assigned producers Responsible for providing supervisor with input on premium planning variance

People Development

May have responsibility for assisting in underwriting training and producer relations

Service

Responsible for underwriting service to assigned producers

Expenses

Negotiates advantageous commission levels where possible Stays within agreed travel / promotional budget Demonstrates good judgement in deployment of survey and audit resources Meets agreed standards of productivity Assist in premium collection for assigned producers

 

Skills & Experience:

Looks for solutions to unique underwriting situations Understands pricing techniques Understands account servicing costs Has a working knowledge of alternative risk transfer Understands development of reserves by individual case and by book of business Has a working knowledge of the key accounts in the Branch Understands the underwriting appetites of the other departments and how those relate to interdepartmental accounts Understands the broker selection and appointment process Makes recommendations for tailoring coverage and manuscripting policies Is familiar with the products / services of key competitors Is comfortable with a wide range of negotiation techniques Has demonstrated ability to work well with people and influence decisions.

Desirable:

Has demonstrated ability to effectively train entry level underwriters and to orient new experienced hires

We offer you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and agile environment where continuous development is encouraged throughout your career, both locally and globally. We also offer a flexible working approach via our “My One Thing” initiative, education assistance, dress for your day every Friday, promotion of health and wellbeing (including discounted health insurance, daily breakfast and fresh fruit), and the option to enrol into the Chubb Limited discounted stock purchasing scheme.

Applications Open: 03/12/2024
Applications Close: 03/01/2025
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time