Property Underwriter at Chubb in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

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. 

Property Underwriter  

This Property/Equipment Breakdown Underwriter will manage a Property renewal book for the MidAtlantic Region (PA, DC, RIC, BAL), 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.

The Property/Equipment Breakdown Underwriter 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/EB book through prospect identification and pipeline development, new business production and account management in the MidAtlantic Region. 

The Property/EB 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 sell opportunities, conduct agency planning/goal setting including monitoring of progress and make regular broker and insured visits. 

This position reports to the Commercial Insurance Underwriting Manager in the successful candidate’s home branch. Agency travel is required within the Regional branches of Pittsburgh, DC, Baltimore, Richmond, Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

Skills Required:

.  Candidate will have 3-5 years commercial property/EB underwriting experience.

.  Strong sales and marketing skills are also critical.

.  Must be able to demonstrate success in marketing, producer/book management and new business development.  Must also be       able to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners and nurture key producer relations. 

.  Must be able to travel extensively within the MidAtlantic region to agencies associated with branches in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg,     Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC and Richmond.

.  The ideal candidate for the role will possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process, risk analysis, and work       effectively in collaboration with an Underwriting Associate. 

.  Effective desk management is a critical part of this role. 

.  Must have exemplary ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and coworkers and exhibit strong interpersonal         and written communication skills. 

.  Knowledge and proficiency with underwriting technical issues, compliance, coverage, products, pricing & strategies expected. 

.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software required. 

.  We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated to succeed and is results oriented with solid business acumen.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 3-5 years of commercial property 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.