Auckland, Auckland
3 days ago
Financial Lines Underwriter (12 Month Contract)

Chubb celebrates diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. We support applications from all members of our community and equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

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

Drive the profitable development of the Financial Lines business in New Zealand in partnership with the NZ PI, Technology, and Cyber Underwriting Manager. Focus on achieving our growth and profitability objectives.

Your Responsibilities:

This position will operate in a semi-autonomous manner to achieve desired results for NZ in specific lines of business including; Professional Indemnity, Technology, Cyber & Medical Malpractice.

Review, analyse, accept or reject new business and allocated renewal risks within specialised lines of business. Assist with maintenance of the Financial Lines portfolio including collation of necessary business reports.  Visit producers, clients and promote Chubb coverages, products and services.  Maintain timely liaison with producers to obtain necessary underwriting information, promote satisfactory service relationship and encourage the submission of targeted business. Provide technical and underwriting support to NZ PI, Technology and Cyber Underwriting Manager as required. Carry out administrative tasks including but not limited to; policy wording and certificate of insurance checks, underwriting system updates, investigation of billing queries, and any other similar duties as may be required  Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned. Assist with technical review of wordings and coverages, products and services.  Coordinate accounts on a whole of account basis with other product lines as appropriate. Recommend changes to standard operating procedures as necessary.  Produce reports and projects on an ad hoc basis for the  NZ PI, Technology and Cyber Underwriting Manager .
  Underwriting and marketing proficiency specifically in Professional Indemnity, Technology and Cyber gained through two or more years of applicable experience in at least two of the following areas: underwriting/marketing, sales/marketing, product management, and financial analysis.Superior communications and interpersonal skills to be capable of dealing with producers, customers and all levels of the organisation.Organisational capabilities to work independently and utilise appropriate automated tools with minimal administrative support.Experience in PC software, Email, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), and new software as it applies to the position.Ability to implement general business procedures and practices as evidenced by completion of a business related tertiary curriculum, management training programs, or relevant business experience.Experience in achieving profit objectives and increasing the long-term value of the business.Understands how trends and emerging opportunities apply to customers and competitors in order to sell products and services.Anticipates, recognises and creates opportunities to grow our business.Develops, creates and sustains positive personal relationships with outside parties who have the potential to impact our business.Develops and fosters creative approaches or imaginative solutions that maximise the future potential of the business.Exhibits at all times a drive for success, leadership, persistence and initiative and a sense of ownership to business objectives.Demonstrated strategic information gathering and thoroughness in thinking and planning.Use persuasive and interpersonal astuteness in dealing with potential customers.Establishes and maintains good working relationships by being responsive, promoting teamwork and uses a professional mature approach.Tertiary qualification in business or insurance-related disciplineANZIIF qualification (desired)
 

In return, we offer you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and agile environment, with a competitive benefits package, where continuous development is encouraged throughout your career (both professionally and academically).

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