Senior Underwriter, Property

Chubb•New Haven, CT

About The Position

The candidate will manage a property renewal book while also producing new business. The position will primarily be focused on underwriting mono-line property opportunities, however the underwriter will be charged with cross selling and uncovering other lines of business for others within Commercial Insurance. This individual must develop book growth, maintain superior relationships and implement effective and profitable pricing rate strategies. Underwriting will include marketing and servicing accounts based on Chubb guidelines. The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a business plan to grow the property book through prospect identification and pipeline development, new business production and account management. The Senior Property Underwriter will have accountability for the financial performance of the property book of business, achieving growth for the assigned branch, region and territory. They will identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources, identify cross-selling opportunities, conduct agency planning/goal settings including monitoring of progress and make regular broker and insured visits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2+ years of commercial property underwriting experience.
Strong sales and marketing skills.
Demonstrated success in marketing, producer/book management, and new business development.
Ability to negotiate effectively on all levels with internal and external partners.
Ability to nurture key producer relations.
High degree of proficiency with the underwriting process and risk analysis.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with an Underwriting Associate.
Exemplary ability to interact effectively with all levels of customers and coworkers.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Knowledge and proficiency with underwriting technical issues, compliance, coverage, products, pricing & strategies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.

Nice To Haves

Effective desk management is a critical part of this role.

Responsibilities

Manage a property renewal book and produce new business.
Underwrite mono-line property opportunities.
Cross-sell and uncover other lines of business for colleagues.
Develop book growth, maintain superior relationships, and implement effective pricing strategies.
Market and service accounts according to Chubb guidelines.
Develop and implement a business plan for property book growth.
Identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources.
Conduct agency planning and goal setting, monitoring progress.
Make regular broker and insured visits.