AVP, Construction Underwriting Manager

Chubb•Readington Township, NJ

3d•Remote

About The Position

Chubb Custom Solutions is looking for an AVP, Construction Underwriting Manager, responsible for leading all aspects of our construction practice countrywide located in our Whitehouse Station, NJ or remote, reporting to the SVP, Underwriting Manager. The successful candidate will have direct reporting relationships for an underwriting team of 5 Underwriters. The Construction Underwriting Manager+ will work as an integral part of the Custom Solutions leadership team by contributing to the achievement of business results. This individual must demonstrate the ability to effectively transfer knowledge to the staff enabling them to grow and develop as underwriters while demonstrating strong business acumen and a balanced underwriting approach. Success in this role will require strong oral and written communication skills, ability to speak in a public forum, demonstration of collaboration skills with various stakeholders, knowledge of the insurance marketplace and strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Direct supervision of 5+ underwriters responsible for all forms of HNW construction underwriting
Work in conjunction with leadership to set pricing, to have deep knowledge of the market for pricing as well as loss trends
Responsible for growth and retention of the book of business
Handle referrals for authority
Provide ongoing performance coaching to maximize individual employee contributions and achievement of goals
Identify training and developmental needs of direct reports, establish development plans and execute performance management processes
Evaluate team and individual productivity and timeliness results to maximize efficiency
Conduct and report on quarterly self-audits
Maintain and develop relationships with largest brokers in region
Coach underwriters to work with branch on Agency Management
Enhance underwriter’s agency management skills
Recruit, onboard and coordinate training for new team members