Chubb is currently recruiting for a Senior Underwriter, Construction Surety in Houston, Texas.  The Houston, Texas office manages a territory that includes the following geographic locations: Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. 

The Senior Underwriter, Construction Surety is accountable for managing and underwriting a portfolio of construction surety accounts with limited oversight, as well as developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships within territory to generate new business opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities:

Operates under the dual underwriting structure to support the underwriting process by providing intelligent, well thought out recommendations through the use of financial and contract analysis as well as knowledge of industry trends and external economic factors. Enhances Chubb’s presence in assigned territories and works with others to generate new business opportunities via relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders.  Markets and prospects for new business by travelling throughout the assigned territory. Expected travel for meetings with producers, customers, and industry events is 25-50%. Delivers timely quality service to customers, by anticipating customer needs and demonstrating knowledge of the competitive environment. Exchanges information (written and oral) in a way that produces the desired effect or outcome.

Requirements:

3-5 years surety underwriting (or comparable) work experience Bachelor’s degree Knowledge of surety industryKnowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and proceduresStrong organization and time management skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsPassion for marketing and relationship buildingTakes initiative to meet and exceed goals with limited oversight