Senior Underwriter

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Regional Manager, execute Construction business unit strategy for the New York & Pacific Regions.

Product line responsibilities include Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Liability.

As a member of the Major Accounts' Construction team, contribute to profitable underwriting results through the selection, underwriting, growth, development, and servicing of project-specific and corporate construction insurance programs.

This position is responsible for contributing to top-line production & bottom-line profitability goals, meeting branch administrative standards, and being an active participant on the team.

The position requires extensive marketing and collaboration with other Chubb business units and is located in Chubb's New York City branch.

Details of this critical opening follow:


* Fundamentals of Coverages, Terms, and Conditions: Ability to analyze and decipher coverages, 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 risk management controls.

Competency to select risks 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 and impact of underwriting decisions on company assets.

Ability to understand credit risk.


* Actuarial Fundamentals: Ability to understand loss trends, loss triangles, and ratemaking.

Proficient in basic loss development methodology, loss rating, and ability to quantify risk based on historical experience.


* Marketing and Communication: Ability to negotiate and sell while achieving 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, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Duties may include but are not limited to:


* Solicit new and renewal submissions from key brokers with responsibility for new business production and profitability goals.


* Execute regional marketing and sales strategies, including targeting, cross-sell, and upsell initiatives.


* Interact collaboratively with the Construction team, colleagues in other business units, and Field Operations professionals in advancement of Company goals.


* Determine appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions while utilizing complex rating plans.


* Oversee the business unit's more complex files and portfolios, managing within delegated underwriting authority and abiding by appropriate referral triggers.


* Guide and mentor the junior staff within the New York & Pacific Regions.

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