Senior Construction Underwriter
Senior Construction Underwriter
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Job Description
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 40000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.
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.
Your Role
As part of our Construction team you will underwrite new and renewal Construction accounts in line with Chubb guidelines as well as developing business from an allocated panel of brokers within their delegated authority. Were looking for an experienced underwriter who is highly driven with excellent relationship management skills to execute on plan and to maximize opportunities with these brokers. You will also impart your knowledge and help develop less experienced team members to further fine tune their underwriting skills. This role can be Sydney or Melbourne based.
Your Responsibilities
- Achievement of the Personal premium budget
- Commercial Underwriting Process / Analysis
Select new risks and underwrites renewals for assigned book of business and/or for designated speciality classes or market segments
Organise and presents significant complex accounts to Branch Zone or Home Office for approval as applicable
Split role between development work and managing the existing account (accounts include a mix of multinational and Australian domestic business and being a kay player on multidepartmental accounts)
Provide technical leadership for underwriting/marketing in the department or branch including risk referrals and portfolio management; serves as a resource regarding unique coverage needs
Maintain a highlevel understanding of pricing individual risk exposures
Assist others in the development of pricing strategies renewal negotiation strategy and developing game plans on new business submissions
May serve as a higher level of underwriting authority for others in the team.
Build and maintain long term relationships with key producers and insureds; deals with producer principals on complex underwriting issues.
Present to prospective producers; may initiate new producer appointments.
Identify and shares information within the Branch Zone or National department regarding competitors products and underwriting.
Provide expertise on accessing opportunities for growth in a speciality Customer Group or line of business. - Communication
Delivering product and capability presentations both internally and to Brokers and clients
Preparing delivering and negotiating quotations
Reporting to department manager for growth profitability etc of assigned brokers & Accounts. - Coaching
Taking referrals and providing training and guidance to less experienced staff.
Qualifications
Your Skills & Experience
- 5 years experience in a Construction or Technical Lines Underwriting and Development role with an insurance company
- Understand advanced pricing techniques (retro rating composition of experience mod etc. when to use how to use how to sell etc.
- Understand account servicing costs
- Be familiar with developing marketing plans and handling complex accounts.
- Understand the broker selection and appointment process
- Make recommendations for tailoring coverage and Manu scripting policies
- Ability to operate and perform well in a team environment coordinating with Claims Loss Control other SBUs and CIS/ P&C management is required
- Have experience in the interpretation and analysis of claims and appropriate deployment of loss control resources
- Display excellent collaboration communication and negotiation skills both internally and externally
- Demonstrate 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
