Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States CHUBB Full time

Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic leader to partner with the Commercial Insurance Specialty (CIS) Manager, branch and distribution management to assist in profitably growing the Chicago CIS book of business.

Responsibilities: Share in the responsibility of growth and fostering of internal and external relationships of the Commercial Insurance Specialty (CIS) book. Top Industry Practices within the CIS portfolio include Manufacturing, Professional Services, Other Services, Wholesale Trade, and Food. The CIS underwriter will also aid in production responsibilities for Chicago distribution. Utilizing appropriate skills and tools to underwrite new and renewal business. Conducts in-depth underwriting analysis and determines best course of action on a risk specific basis.

Profit & Loss - Accountability (premium, profitability, growth, retention, and expense plans/results) for CIS business credited to Chicago. Portfolio Management/Line Of Business - Shared profit and loss responsibility for field business; coordination, agency management, and production responsibility across CIS product portfolio. Achieving all underwriting standards as outlined by all applicable Underwriting Guidelines and Authority Statements. Coordination and collaboration with the Property & Casualty Underwriting Center Underwriting Strategy Execution – Shares responsibility of execution of new middle market underwriting and renewal underwriting strategy. Technical UW/Referral Resource - In collaboration with CIS Manager, Product and Territory Underwriting Managers (TUM), serves as technical resource for referrals and underwriting authority for select teams based on technical background. Point of contact for branch risks which fall outside of field authority; coordinate efforts with Home Office/Product and Segment leaders. Marketplace Focus - Develop opportunities particular to the marketplace and provide customized insurance solutions through local resources. Marketing Strategy and Execution - Works closely with Field Operations on development and execution of marketing strategy and coordinates marketing and production activities within the Chicago branch for the CIS portfolio of CI business. Producer Management: Shared responsibility for managing regional/local producer plant; responsible for cohesive and consistent agency management strategies across assigned distribution. Facilitates product education/appetite; serves as point person for key local producer relationships.

Qualifications and Competencies:

Understanding of middle market Property & Casualty products and appetite Strong understanding of field distribution plant (broker, regional, independent agents) Strong technical/underwriting leadership skills Builds strategic relationships Drives customer focus Demonstrates agility Drives execution Exerts operational decision making Exhibits skillful communication

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