An Insurance Underwriter evaluates and measures risk and advises businesses in insurance, banking and securities. Recommends customers to be approved for insurance coverage, and develops policies and premium levels. Reviews loan applications, evaluates credit-worthiness of loan applicants and analyzes the investment risk of a loan for the bank. Evaluates risk in different types of securities and advises clients on investments that will yield highest profits.
Chubb is currently seeking a skilled Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter to join its Middle Market Commercial Insurance Specialty team in Kansas City.
Position Description:
As an Underwriter, responsibilities will include managing a renewal book and generating new business. The position will be responsible for driving profitable growth with assigned agents and brokers. Products include Package, Property, General Liability, Auto, Worker's Compensation, Umbrella/Excess and International. Programs are guaranteed cost and Loss Sensitive structures. We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, results oriented, with solid business and underwriting acumen.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Candidate will have experience in both Property & Casualty lines of business. Familiarity with global programs is a plus. Underwriting duties will include developing and negotiating price, coverage, terms and conditions for all new business and renewals while actively identifying account rounding opportunities for other Chubb practices. This position must collaborate with other underwriters, operations, claims, marketing, and home office management as necessary. The underwriter must implement and manage effective pricing and rate strategies that will produce profitability, book growth, and successful producer relations. Strong sales and marketing skills are critical; must be able to demonstrate successful agency and broker management, including building, maintaining and managing producer and customer relationships. Ability to identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources. Knowledge of marketing principles, pricing/rate strategies and how to apply them to attain underwriting profit. Candidate must possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process, with a solid background in risk analysis. Candidate must have ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and collaborate with a team of underwriters, claims and loss control personnel. Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies expected. 5+ years of experience Must have proven marketing and negotiation skills Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills
