Senior Underwriter, Private Equity

The P&C Underwriter has responsibility for new and renewal business for their own book of business. The position will be responsible for driving profitable growth with Chicago and Midwest producers in-scope for our Private Equity Specialty (PES) customer group with an M&A specialization. This includes large national brokers, key Cornerstone relationships and local / regional agents. Lines of business include Package, Automobile, Umbrella, International, E&O, and Workers' Compensation.

Underwriting duties will include developing and negotiating price, coverage, terms and conditions for all new business and renewals while actively identifying account rounding opportunities for other Chubb Commercial Insurance practices. Collaborating with underwriters, operations, claims, marketing, and home office management is necessary. Must implement and manage effective pricing and rate strategies that will produce profitability, book growth, and successful producer relations. We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated, results oriented with solid business and underwriting acumen.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Solicit new and renewal submissions from agents and brokers – the underwriter is responsible for a new business production goal and managing a renewal book of business

Execute regional marketing and sales strategies including prospecting, cross sell and upsell initiatives

Determine terms, conditions and pricing using complex rating plans, underwriting guidelines and staying within authority levels

Partner with manager and IP leader to budget pending Private Equity transactions, including corporate M&A, add-ons and carve-outs, providing estimated terms, conditions and pricing using during a confidential Due Diligence period

Work collaboratively with Manager, Underwriting Associate, and other unit and region colleagues

Document underwriting files thoroughly and accurately

Handle accounts and portfolio of business within underwriting authority

Adhere to all underwriting standards and guidelines as outlined by the Division including all applicable Underwriting Guidelines, Authorities and Position Papers

Adhere to guidelines for accurate and timely policy issuance, accurate premium booking and billing, manuscript form and endorsement processes, and file construction and documentation

Regular broker travel and engagement, including monthly / quarterly travel to assigned branches & broker relationships within the Midwest & Texas

• A minimum of 2 years P&C underwriting experience.
• Understanding of middle market Property & Casualty products and appetite
• Knowledge of the Private Equity insurance industry a plus
• Strong sales and marketing skills.
• Bachelor degree of equivalent

The pay range for the role is $100,000 to $165,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website . The disclosed pay range estimate may be adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location in which the position is filled.

Chubb 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.

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