AVP, Underwriting, Team Leader

Chubb Primary Construction is looking for an applicant to fill the position of AVP – Underwriting in our Southwest Regional office(s). We offer customized & complex primary programs tailored to our client’s business needs and operations within the Construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day servicing of a book of large, complex, Primary Construction accounts.
• Be responsible for growth and retention of assigned book.
• Negotiate the annual pricing, terms and conditions on renewal business.
• Work on new business opportunities with key brokerage houses in regions around the country, design and propose appropriate program structures and pricing for said opportunities.
• Maintain and develop relationships with their brokers and clients.
• Develop a pipeline with our major trading partners, as well as engaging other business units for cross-selling opportunities.
• Maintain service standards by timely response to broker request and timely submission of quotations, binders, policies and endorsements.
• Responsibility for file maintenance of handled client accounts.

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 7-10 years underwriting experience
• Experience with managing staff
• Experience with managing a portfolio
• Experience with construction exposures or other similar technical risks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong negotiations skills
• Local broker and insurance marketplace relationships
• Knowledge and understanding of current insurance marketplace conditions
• Understanding and adherence to organizational and regulatory rules, and ability to adhere to underwriting authority
• Understanding of Workers Compensation, General Liability & Auto Liability Insurance coverage, terms and conditions
• Ability to identify risk exposures, special or common hazards, and appropriate controls. Ability to select risk based on exposure and hazard analysis. Ability to analyze claims and loss trends.

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.
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