Senior Underwriter, Life Sciences at Chubb in New York, New York

Job Description:

Senior Commercial Underwriter - Life Sciences - New York City

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.

New York City is seeking a highly motivated, results oriented Commercial Lines Life Sciences Underwriter to join our industry leading Life Sciences practice. The primary focus of the position will be Property, GL including Products Liability, Umbrella, Workers Compensation, Automobile, and International coverages for a wide variety of customer types in this niche space.

Underwriter Responsibilities:

• Generate new business of approximately $1.5M annually and manage a renewal book of $8M of multi-line business


• Meet or exceed financial goals including rate, growth, profit, retention, and new business


• Handle package, auto, workers compensation, and international lines with a strong focus on Life Sciences


• Collaborate with underwriters, operations, claims, marketing, and home office management as necessary


• Build and maintain successful producer relationships to achieve retention and new business development


• Meet with new and renewal customers, individually or as part of a Chubb team, to make sales presentations and negotiate coverage, price, financial terms, and service delivery


• Utilize agency travel to build a robust prospect pipeline


• Work in a team environment with other Underwriters and Underwriting Associates 

 Desired Qualifications:

• Strong sales, marketing, and negotiation skills


• Proven track record of building strong business relationships with agents and insureds


• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills


• Proven ability in complex account analysis, prioritization, organization and detail orientation


• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment using multiple internal and external resources appropriately, effectively, and efficiently


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.


• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience

Chubb strives to offer a diverse and inclusive and rewarding work environment.  Teamwork and mutual respect are central to how Chubb operates and we believe the best solutions draw upon diverse perspectives, experiences and skills.  We operate in such a way where everyone, regardless of their singular background has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success.