Senior Underwriter, Energy
Ace Group
2021-12-03 08:50:51
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Insurance & Superannuation
Job description
Description
Energy Underwriter:
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 Chicago branch is an exciting and dynamic place for individuals who are seeking career opportunity and advancement. The Commercial Insurance team has an opening for an Underwriter to join our Energy Practice (salary and title commensurate with experience level). This is a high-impact role that is focused on growing a Property and Casualty book comprised of Package, Automobile, Pollution, Workers' Compensation, Umbrella and International. Multi-line experience is encouraged.
The Underwriter with Chubb's Energy department will manage approximately a $5-7 million book of business in their assigned territory. The Underwriter must focus on book growth, maintaining superior internal and external relationships and implement effective and profitable pricing strategies.
This individual will also have accountability for the financial performance of this book of business. We are seeking someone who will identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources, identify cross sell opportunities, conduct agency planning/goal setting and make regular broker and insured visits based on monthly goals.
The territory/agency distribution for this position may include any branch in Chubb's New York, Midwest, or Pacific Regions.
Demonstration of the following skills and abilities:
- Strong sales and marketing skills along with the ability to position accounts and close deals.
- Demonstrated success in marketing, producer/book management and new business development.
- Ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners and nurture key producer relations.
- High proficiency with the underwriting process and risk analysis.
- Effective desk management.
- Exemplary ability to effectively interact with customers and coworkers at all levels.
- Knowledge and proficiency with underwriting technical issues, compliance, coverage, products, pricing & strategies.
- Results orientation, entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen, self-motivation and strong ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Responsible for the professional development, retention, and performance assessment of team members.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 2-4 years underwriting experience within the Energy industry and/or Commercial experience with a desire to specialize in the Energy sectors of Power Generation, Petroleum, and Mining
- Experience with multiple lines of insurance
- Bachelor's degree
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of insurance industry
- Knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Internet usage
- Oral and written communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Marketing skills
- Basic leadership skills.
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 retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.