Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

Commercial Insurance Middle Market Underwriter

Chubb is currently seeking a Commercial Insurance Core Middle Market Underwriter to join the Southeast Region Middle Market team. The Core Middle Market book in the Southeast is a $42 million in GWP with $32 million managed in the field.

Candidates should have general P&C underwriting experience and strong sales & marketing skills. The ideal candidate would also have core Middle Market underwriting experience, but it is not a requirement.

This position will preferably be based in the Birmingham, AL or Alpharetta, GA office but strong candidates residing in Nashville, TN will be considered. The position will report to the Branch CI Manager.

Underwriting responsibilities would include the states of Alabama and Mississippi. This could expand in the future to include Tennessee depending upon business need. Lines of business include Property, General Liability, Auto, Workers Compensation, Excess/Umbrella, Machinery Breakdown and Inland Marine.

Underwriting Duties Include:

• Financial performance of a $4 -6 million renewal book of business.
• Identifying opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources to meet the annual new business goal of approximately $1,250,000.
• External agency and insured visits approximately 25 – 30% of the time.
• Risk selection, analysis (including documentation) and service of accounts based on Chubb Commercial Insurance guidelines.
• Implementing and managing effective pricing and underwriting strategies for profitable growth.
• Building, maintaining, and managing successful producer relationships to achieve retention and new business development.
• Meeting with new and renewal customers, individually or as part of a Chubb team, to make sales presentations and negotiate coverage, price, financial terms and service delivery.
• Working in a team environment with other Underwriters, Underwriter Associates, Loss Control Representatives, Claim Representatives and Operations Staff.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to successfully negotiate on all levels and develop producer relationships.
• Strong track record of service orientation and teamwork.
• Knowledge of marketing principles, underwriting and pricing strategies.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and product knowledge in Commercial Insurance.
• Aptitude to attract and retain profitable business.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication skills and focus on quality.
• Ability to work independently and cohesively in a team environment in conjunction with service staff, loss control, field marketing claims and loss control employees.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 - 3 years of 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.