Underwriter, Excess Casualty - National Accounts

Company: Chubb

Job Description:

Contribute to the achievement of the Excess Casualty segment business plan. The Underwriter is responsible for production, underwriting and maintenance of new and renewal umbrella and excess casualty accounts within a defined territory. In addition, the Underwriter is responsible for establishing and cultivating business relationships with brokers and clients within the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast region to assure the continued flow of new business opportunities while representing the Excess Casualty segment. The Underwriter’s primary responsibility is to underwrite individual risks through a demonstration of the following skills and abilities: Fundamentals of coverage, terms and conditions. Ability to offer coverage, terms and conditions which generate a profit for the Company while meeting the needs of the customer. Risk Assessment. Ability to identify risk exposures, special or common hazards, and appropriate controls. Ability to select risk based on exposure and risk analysis. Ability to analyze claims and quantify losses. Financial proficiency. Understanding of financial statements and ratios used in risk analysis. Understanding of insurance financial fundamentals; impact of underwriting decisions on company assets. Ability to understand credit risk. Actuarial fundamentals. Ability to understand loss trends, loss triangles, and ratemaking. Ability to quantify risk based on experience history and forecasting methods. Marketing and Communications. Ability to sell and negotiate to achieve bottom line profitability for the Company. Ability to make presentations and communicate articulately. Ability to base communications on strategic thinking. Ability to manage producer strategy. Systems and programs. Ability to use systems and software programs needed to conduct daily business. Ability to adhere to Chubb standards on pricing and servicing. Solicit new and renewal submissions from brokers Determine terms and conditions Document the underwriting files Handle more complex files and portfolios within underwriting authority Attend broker/client meeting Duties may include but are not limited to: Solicit new and renewal submissions from brokers Determine terms and conditions Document the underwriting files Handle more complex files and portfolios within underwriting authority Attend broker/client meeting Knowledge of insurance industry, underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Internet usage Oral and written communication skills Negotiation and marketing skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Ability to self-manage, organize, and prioritize work with limited direction 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. At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

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