Assistant Underwriter, Financial Lines

Chubb; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks an Assistant Underwriter to support internal customers in managing Publicly Traded Management Liability business. The role involves assisting underwriters with risk analysis, preparing quotes, and identifying opportunities. Candidates should have a related degree, strong analytical and customer service skills, as well as familiarity with financial statements.

Qualifications

• Completion of university degree or equivalent experience required.
• Bilingualism in English-French is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in insurance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support underwriters in gathering and documenting account information.
• Prepare risk reviews and make recommendations to underwriters.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Education

University degree / college diploma in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

CUW/CSI Express/@vantage

Job description

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.

KEY OBJECTIVE:

The Assistant Underwriter supports internal customers in the administration of Publicly Traded Management Liability business, with the potential to independently manage a portfolio of renewals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support underwriters in gathering and documenting account information for risk analysis.
• Leverage knowledge of financial statements, news, and third party data feeds to prepare risk reviews as part of the underwriting file preparation process.
• Make recommendations to underwriters contributing to rating/quote strategies
• Identify cross selling opportunities within the current portfolio.
• Quote preparation.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve customer satisfaction, profit and goals.
• Consistently work towards differentiating Chubb’s service capabilities.
• Miscellaneous other duties, as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of university degree / college diploma in a related field, and/or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Previous experience in insurance, with Bloomberg, and/or Capital IQ is considered an asset.
• Understanding of financial statements and a strong analytical ability are considered strong assets.
• Proven ability to solve problems independently and with success.
• Ability to respond as a team player, in a multi-task environment.
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to follow-up independently.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written; bilingualism in English-French is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with CUW/CSI Express/@vantage would be a benefit.