Underwriter, Construction - Philadelphia, United States - Chubb

Description

Job DescriptionChubb is currently recruiting for a Construction Surety Underwriter in Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia office manages a territory that includes the following geographic locations:
Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C and Virginia.

The Construction Surety Underwriter is accountable for managing and underwriting a portfolio of construction surety accounts with limited oversight, as well as developing and maintaining agency and broker relationships within territory to generate new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Operates under the dual underwriting structure to support the underwriting process by providing intelligent, well thought out recommendations through the use of financial and contract analysis as well as knowledge of industry trends and external economic factors.

Enhances Chubb's presence in assigned territories and works with others to generate new business opportunities via relationship building with both internal and external stakeholders.

Markets and prospects for new business by travelling throughout the assigned territory.

Expected travel for meetings with producers, customers, and industry events is 25% - 50%.Delivers timely quality service to customers, by anticipating customer needs and demonstrating knowledge of the competitive environment.

Exchanges information (written and oral) in a way that produces the desired effect or outcome.

QualificationsKnowledge of surety industryKnowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and proceduresStrong organization and time management skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsPassion for marketing and relationship buildingTakes initiative to meet and exceed goals with limited oversightFinancial proficiency - understanding of financial statements and ratios used in risk analysis; understanding of insurance financial fundamentalsAbility to understand credit riskMarketing and Communications - ability to sell and negotiate to achieve bottom line profitability for the Company.

Ability to make presentations and communicate articulately.

Ability to base communications on strategic thinkingSystems and programs - ability to use systems and software programs needed to conduct daily businessRequirements:2-5 years surety underwriting (or comparable) work experience.

Bachelor's degree.
About UsChubb 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.

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, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law.

Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.#J-18808-Ljbffr