Underwriting Assistant at Chubb in Overland Park, Kansas

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. 

Chubb Surety has an opening for an Underwriting Assistant in our Kansas City Office.  In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative and functional support to the Construction Underwriting Team.

Typical tasks will include:

• Managing new account submissions and renewals


• Spread and Analyze Financial Statement and Work on Hand (WIP schedules)


• Maintain account file documentation to ensure compliance with corporate and business unit guidelines


• Communicate with agents and brokers to obtain necessary underwriting documents, resolve discrepancies (billing or other) and respond to requests for information


• Maintain electronic data records to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and other filings (i.e. Surety Rates, Credit Ratings)


• Perform miscellaneous tasks as required by underwriting team

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently with little direction


• Excellent communication skills


• Demonstrated initiative to improve processes


• Team Player: able to work towards group goals/objectives


• Ability to prioritize work-load to match needs of underwriting team


• Detailed: precision required to enter key data points in system

Key Competencies/Skills

• Proficient in suite of Microsoft tools including Excel


• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills


• Surety or Financial background a plus

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.