Senior Underwriter - Environmental at Chubb in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Underwriter, Chubb Environmental

Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. 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.

Description:

Under the direction of the Environmental Manager, execute business unit strategy for the New England region.  As a member of the regional Environmental team, contribute to profitable underwriting results through selection, development, servicing and underwriting of environmental Premises Pollution Liability and Contractor’s Pollution Liability business. This position is responsible for contributing to profit and production goals, meeting branch administrative standards, and being an active participant on the regional team. The position requires extensive marketing and collaboration with other Chubb business units located in Chubb’s New York City, New Jersey, Long Island and White Plains branches.

Major Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Determine terms, conditions and pricing using approved rating plans, underwriting guidelines and within authority levels


• Handle accounts and portfolio of business within underwriting authority


• Adhere to all underwriting standards and guidelines as outlined by the Division including all applicable Underwriting Guidelines, Authorities and Position Papers


• Adhere to guidelines for accurate and timely policy issuance, accurate premium booking and billing, manuscript form and endorsement processes, and file construction and documentation


• Document underwriting files thoroughly and accurately


• Solicit new and renewal submissions from agents and brokers


• Execute regional marketing and sales strategies including prospecting, cross sell and upsell initiatives


• Work collaboratively with Regional Manager, Underwriters, Underwriting Associates and other unit and region colleagues


• Local and regional agency and broker travel 

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-3 Years underwriting experience and/or environmental consulting/engineering


• Bachelor’s Degree

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; many majors will be considered; preference for Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or other related analytical fields. Will consider other degrees including but not limited to Risk Management or Business.


• Prior work experience (including summer, part time or internships) within the environmental field preferred


• 2 to 5 years of environmental underwriting, property & casualty underwriting or 3 to 7 years environmental consulting experience is preferred.