Underwriter, Private/Non-Profit at Chubb in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Currently, Chubb is seeking a Financial Lines Underwriter for our Cincinnati Branch. The ideal Underwriter will have experience handling specialty products for private companies and non-profit organizations and must be willing to work from the Cincinnati Branch Office.

This position is pay band flexible based on the successful candidate's experience.

Key Accountability:

The Branch has a large agency plant, which allows for significant concentration on growth of our Forefront business as well as other areas. The Branch territory is expansive including reach from Cincinnati to Columbus, and from Bowling Green (KY) to Louisville (KY). The role will include a renewal book of $3- 5 million. In addition, the role is responsible for generating over $1 million in new business each year. The successful candidate will utilize Marketplace, New Business Underwriters, as well as their own underwriting skills to generate the new business. In addition, the candidate will collaborate with renewal underwriters to manage the agency relationships and customer experience. The successful candidate will have a strong responsibility to ensure obligations are made and kept with agency partners; binding emotionally and intellectually with customers to create success. The candidate will need a strong desire to collaborate and generate a win/win environment. The candidate must have the ability to effectively communicate and leverage positive relationships across multiple business units and at many levels in the organization.

Major Job Functions:

• Utilizes appropriate tools to underwrite new and renewal business within area of product, customer and/or industry expertise. Ability to conducts in-depth risk analysis and develops optimal program structure as well as transact less complex flow business.
• Maintains underwriting quality standards. Including appropriate documentation relating to final underwriting decision.
• Serves as point person for managing Financial Lines presence in assigned territory. Maintain high visibility through proactive renewal communication, coverage features and visitation.
• Collaborate with NBS, USB, Marketing Managers, branch colleagues and Branch Managers on new business and retention opportunities.
• Utilize Tracker platform to drive new opportunities and Lead Development for Financial Lines.
• Participate in projects with Strategic Marketing and other Home Office personnel that will drive field business.
• Supports and collaborates on Branch distribution management activities. As part of the Branch agency planning process, conducts analysis of agency's Financial Lines Book of business and works with Branch Manager to establish new business goals.
• Collaborates with field in educating agents on products, services, automation, and underwriting standards as well as sales/marketing techniques. Participates in agent education events including CE courses and product fairs within area of underwriting expertise
• Informs manager of coverage and/or product opportunities/weaknesses impacting growth potential; gathers pertinent competitive information to assist in developing product development recommendations.
• Coach and develop new team members whether locally or in underwriting centers. Engaging in an environment that leverages diverse perspectives and embraces all members of the team.

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