Job Description

This Commercial Lines Underwriter will manage a Commercial renewal book for the Pittsburgh territory and will be responsible for the successful renewal and growth of commercial business in the designated territory. The position will primarily be focused on underwriting Commercial Property & Casualty opportunities across all lines of business including Property, GL, Auto, WC, Umbrella and International within the Pittsburgh insurance marketplace.

The Commercial Underwriter must develop book growth, maintain superior relationships and implement effective and profitable pricing rate strategies. Underwriting will include marketing and servicing accounts based on Chubb guidelines.

The position will be responsible for developing and implementing a business plan to grow the Commercial book through prospect identification and pipeline development, new business production and account management in assigned branches.

The Commercial Underwriter will have accountability for the financial performance of the Commercial book of business, achieving growth for the branch, region and territory. They will identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources, identify cross sell opportunities, conduct agency planning/goal setting including monitoring of progress and make regular broker and insured visits.

This position reports to the Pittsburgh Commercial Underwriting Team Leader. This position will be based on experience in underwriting and compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial multi-line underwriting experience.
• Strong sales and marketing skills are also critical.
• Must be able to demonstrate success in marketing, producer/book management and new business development. Must also have the ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners and nurture key producer relations.
• The ideal candidate for the role will possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process, risk analysis, and work effectively in collaboration with an Underwriting Associate.
• Effective desk management is a critical part of this role.
• Must have exemplary ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and coworkers and exhibit strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency with underwriting technical issues, compliance, coverage, products, pricing & strategies expected.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business related software required.
• We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated to succeed and is results oriented with solid business acumen.
• Salary grade for this position will depend on applicant's experience.

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.

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.