Senior Commercial Underwriter – Excess Casualty - New York City

Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. 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.

New York City is seeking a highly motivated, results oriented Commercial Lines Excess Umbrella Underwriter to join our industry leading casualty practice. We offer customized umbrella and excess layer programs tailored to our client’s business needs and operations.

Underwriter Responsibilities:

• Generate new business of approximately $1.5M annually and manage a $7M-8M renewal book


• Meet or exceed financial goals including rate, growth, profit, retention, and new business


• Build and maintain successful producer relationships to achieve retention and new business development


• Meet with brokers and customers, individually or as part of a Chubb team, to make sales presentations and present on marketplace conditions & Chubb capabilities  


• Utilize agency travel to build a robust prospect pipeline


• Collaborate with underwriters, operations, claims, marketing, and home office leadership as necessary


• Work in a team environment with other Underwriters and Underwriting Associates 

 Desired Qualifications:

• Strong sales, marketing, and negotiation skills


• Proven track record of building strong business relationships with agents and insureds


• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills


• Proven ability in complex account analysis, prioritization, organization and detail orientation


• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment using multiple internal and external resources appropriately, effectively, and efficiently


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.


• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience

Chubb strives to offer a diverse and inclusive and rewarding work environment.  Teamwork and mutual respect are central to how Chubb operates and we believe the best solutions draw upon diverse perspectives, experiences and skills.  We operate in such a way where everyone, regardless of their singular background has the opportunity to contribute to our collective success.

Chubb offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package including life, health and dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress.  At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it.  Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran, or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.