Underwriter, Westchester Environmental

at  Chubb

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 retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY OBJECTIVE: To effectively execute the Westchester Environmental unit strategy for our package and monoline business.

The Underwriter’s primary responsibility is to underwrite individual risks through the demonstration of the following skills and abilities:

• Risk Assessment: The candidate should have the ability to offer coverage, terms and conditions which generate a profit for the Company while meeting the needs of the customer. The candidate should also have the ability to: a) identify general casualty and/or environmental risk exposures, special or common hazards, and appropriate controls; b) select risk based on exposure and risk analysis and c) analyze claims, financials and quantify losses.

• Marketing and Communications: This role also requires the ability to: a) sell and negotiate to achieve bottom line profitability for the Company; b) make presentations and communicate articulately; c) base communications on strategic thinking and; d) manage producer strategy.Systems and Programs: Daily tasks are handled through the use of proprietary systems and software programs; thus the candidate must be able to learn and utilize such systems.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

• Solicits new and renewal submissions from brokers
• Determines terms and conditions and complex rating plans
• Quotes/Binds coverage
• Documents the underwriting files
• Develop/maintain internal/external client relationships.
• Takes ownership of given production goals and utilizes all available department resources to achieve said goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree2-3 years of underwriting experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the insurance industry
• Knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures
• Experience in underwriting environmental lines of business. This includes but is not limited to the following coverage lines: Commercial General Liability, Contractors Pollution Liability, Professional Liability, Site Pollution Liability, Excess Liability, Business Auto
• Good Level of Underwriting Knowledge including:
• Exposure Analysis and Forms & Coverages
• Rating Principles and Mechanics
• Proficiency in Typing and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Strong Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proven Broker Relations & Customer Management skill set
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Negotiation & Presentation Skills
• Strong Business AcumenExperience working in the E&S/wholesale market space
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  About Us
  Chubb is a world leader in insurance. 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 offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including life, health, dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan with a generous company match, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress.
  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 retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.
  Chubb is a world leader in insurance. 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.
  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 retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment

• Solicits new and renewal submissions from brokers
• Determines terms and conditions and complex rating plans
• Quotes/Binds coverage
• Documents the underwriting files
• Develop/maintain internal/external client relationships.
• Takes ownership of given production goals and utilizes all available department resources to achieve said goals