AVP, Southwest Region Underwriting Manager

Job Requirements: 

• Responsible for driving the profit and growth of the Commercial Insurance book for the Southwest Region of approximately $60 million of renewal P&C premium. Directly accountable for driving renewal business production and profitable portfolio management.
• The candidate must possess technical underwriting expertise including proven skills in strategically managing commercial property and casualty issues.
• This position has leadership responsibility for staff performance and development as well as the achievement of an underwriting profit, adherence to underwriting strategies, new revenue production, exceeding customer service goals and is accountable for talent acquisition and retention. 
• This department has 12 team members and supports overall renewal underwriting for the Southwest region. 
• Strong relationships with Commercial Insurance WHS Line of Business Leadership and the Southwest CI Regional Executives and the Regional leadership team. 

 Additional requirements include:

• Proven ability to execute our Commercial product strategies through a deep understanding of the underwriting process by ensuring a profitable mix of business to grow and maintain this profitable portfolio.
• Assures the maintenance of underwriting integrity through education and an effective self-audit process.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and continuously improving key underwriting processes to improve underwriting productivity and efficiency.
• Strong underwriting book management skills to effectively align talent where needed to maximize opportunity within the aligned territory.  

 

Demonstrated Competencies: 

•    The candidate must possess strong communication skills as well as the ability to develop and foster strong internal/external relationships. 
•    Effective training and coaching are important competencies for this position.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of all principles and details of the casualty and/or property product line(s). 
•    Extensive knowledge of the local insurance environment a must.
•    Exceptional communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills to maintain effective communications, both internally and in the marketplace.
•    Ability to manage and produce profitable business, balanced between marketing and technical skills.
•    Commitment to provide superior service to customers and clients.
•    Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
•    Ability to self-manage, organize, and prioritize work with limited direction.
•    Must be familiar with MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook) 
 

 Education and Experience:

•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
•    The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 - 10 years of commercial underwriting experience.
•    3-5 years prior experience managing staff
 

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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