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.

Under the direction of the Excess Team Lead, execute business unit strategy for the Pacific Region which includes the San Francisco, San Ramon, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, San Diego and Phoenix offices. Product line responsibilities include general liability and supported umbrella with ancillary workers compensation and auto coverages. As a member of the regional Excess Umbrella, contribute to profitable underwriting results through the growth, selection, development, servicing and underwriting of general casualty & products, energy, renewable energy, construction and environmental industry-specific business. This position is responsible for contributing to profit and production goals, meeting branch administrative standards, and being an active participate on the regional team. The position requires extensive marketing and collaboration with other Chubb business units and is located in Chubb’s Los Angeles Branch.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include but are not limited to:
Solicit new and renewal submissions from agents and brokers – the underwriter is responsible for a $800,000 annual new business production goal and is responsible for an $15 million book of business

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

Determine terms, conditions and pricing using complex rating plans, underwriting guidelines and staying within authority levels

Work collaboratively with Manager, Underwriting Associate and other unit and region colleagues

Document underwriting files thoroughly and accurately

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

Local, regular agency and broker travel

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of 2 years of relevant underwriting experience.

The additional responsibilities can include but are not limited to any of the following:

Coach/mentor, serve as a training resource for junior members of the UW team

Marketing or administrative responsibility such as updating agency assignments, pulling financials or management reports as delegated by the CI manager

Handle a portfolio of accounts outside of own resident branch (expanded geographic influence)

Maintain a Client Executive (CE) role for a key branch account(s)

Assume/maintain an agency manager role

Lead production or key account management meetings for the CI team

Support the corporate self-audit program and/or serve as a corporate audit program resource

Take referrals/provide UW coaching to other UW's in the region in areas commensurate with their skill

Serve as champion for branch/region initiatives i.e., cross sell, product lines/industry practices

Consistent demonstration of high level sales acumen in addition to UW acumen; consistent high level new business contributor

Subject Matter Expert/Liaison to provide support and act as a conduit to other stakeholders such as Risk Engineering, Audit, Ops, other Business Units, etc.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of the casualty insurance industry

Demonstrated proficiency with all manner of technology

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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.

The pay range for the role is $60,000 to $99,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found at https://careers.chubb.com/global/en/north-america . The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.
EEO Statement
At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion,and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin,ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliationagainst any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

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