Avp, Underwriting

Westchester, a Chubb company, is currently seeking a highly motivated and outgoing business professional to join the organization in an **AVP P&C Underwriting **position. This individual will primarily be responsible for production within the Westchester Middle Market Business unit, specifically focused on underwriting Property & Casualty products for medium-sized businesses. This exciting and fast-paced opportunity will allow the individual to improve their underwriting skills, expand their industry knowledge and further develop their marketing abilities while working on a diverse risk portfolio with key wholesale customers.

**KEY OBJECTIVES**:
Include understanding and managing risks, contributing proportionately to production goals, meeting or exceeding business unit service standards, building or improving trading partner relationships, demonstrating sound underwriting discipline and displaying a “can do” attitude.

**MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES **(include but are not limited to):

- Ownership and management of production within assigned underwriting territory(ies)
- Solicit new business opportunities from assigned customers
- Understand and achieve retention and rate goals for renewal business
- Execute on key individual and business unit performance and SLA goals
- Create, maintain and improve broker relationships through excellent customer service
- Utilize “Underwriter Best Practices” as a guide to prioritize business unit objectives and execute on underwriting fundamental
- Promote visibility of Westchester Middle Market through marketing efforts, industry events and networking opportunities
- Handles more complex files and portfolios within underwriting authority
- Guides and mentors junior staff
- Travel Percentage: 10% - 15%