AVP, Underwriting Center Team Leader

Chubb • Philadelphia, PA

12h

About The Position

The Underwriting Center Team Lead will focus on driving the profit and growth of the Commercial Insurance Property & Casualty (P&C) portfolio for the New York Region. The position involves managing a team of underwriters, overseeing renewal business and portfolio profitability, and ensuring the execution of underwriting strategies to generate new revenue.

Requirements

• The candidate must possess technical underwriting expertise including proven skills in strategically managing commercial property and casualty issues.
• The candidate must possess strong communication skills as well as the ability to develop and foster strong internal/external relationships.
• Effective training and coaching are important competencies for this position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all principles and details of the casualty and/or property product line(s).
• Extensive knowledge of the local insurance environment a must.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to maintain effective communications, both internally and in the marketplace.
• Ability to manage and produce profitable business, balanced between marketing and technical skills.
• Commitment to provide superior service to customers and clients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Self-management, strong organizational skills, and prioritization of work with limited direction.
• Must be familiar with MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook)
• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5-7 years of commercial underwriting experience coupled with 1-3 years prior experience managing staff
• Proven ability to execute our Commercial product strategies through a deep understanding of the underwriting process by ensuring a profitable mix of business to grow and maintain this profitable portfolio.
• Assists the regional manager in the maintenance of underwriting integrity through education and an effective self-audit process.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and continuously improving key underwriting processes to improve underwriting productivity and efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Work with the underwriting manager and drive the profit and growth of the Commercial Insurance P&C book for the New York Region.
• Drive renewal business production and profitable portfolio management for a team of underwriters in specified customer groups.
• Adhere to underwriting strategies while driving new revenue production.
• Ensure Achievement/exceeding of customer service goals
• Provide Site leadership for all underwriting center employees, regardless of division, based in Philadelphia.
• Lead staff performance & development to maximize underwriting profit.
• Lead talent acquisition and retention efforts
• Build and maintain relationships with the Commercial Insurance Customer Group, WHS Line of Business TUMs, the New York CI field underwriters, and leadership teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level