Commercial Renewal Underwriter

Commercial Insurance writes companies with revenues up to $1B, including both guaranteed cost and loss sensitive program structures.

This underwriter will be charged with directly underwriting and growing a book consisting mainly of middle market business.

The position will be charged with building strong relationships with their assigned agency / broker plant to retain accounts and will work closely with the respective Commercial Insurance Managers, Industry Practice Leaders, Territory Underwriting Managers and Home Office line of business leaders to position this portfolio within Commercial Insurance for growth and profit. This role is also responsible for writing new business through cross sell and account rounding.

Responsibilities

The Renewal Underwriter will :

Underwrite primarily renewals for an assigned book of business.

Establish relationships with key trading partners and drive strong account retention activity across assigned territory.

Be responsible for profit, growth and retention of assigned book.

Meet or exceed new business production goals while maintaining profitability across assigned portfolio and adhering to authority and strategies.

In conjunction with the Underwriter Associate, retain key assigned renewals and lead coordination of Risk Engineering & Claims Service where needed.

Maintain and develop relationships with the branch, our agents, brokers and clients.

Competencies / Technical Skills :

Proven ability to successfully negotiate on all levels and develop producer relationships

Demonstrate ability to analyze risks, prioritize the gathering of underwriting data, and clearly communicate a well thought out underwriting approach

Excellent communication and documentation skills required

Ability to work independently, show initiative, while demonstrating strong collaboration skills in a team environment

Strong time and desk management skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software

Bachelor’s degree

1-3 years of underwriting experience

Confidence to gain a marketplace presence and become a trusted advisor for assigned agents / brokers.

Presentation and public speaking skills

Strong negotiations skills

Knowledge and understanding of current insurance marketplace conditions

Understanding and adherence to organizational and regulatory rules, and ability to adhere to underwriting authority

Understanding of property and casualty insurance coverage, terms and conditions.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Local broker and insurance marketplace relationships preferred but not required.

The pay range for the role is $59,000 to $93,500. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.

Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found

on our careers website

The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, 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. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.

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