Senior Underwriter, Cyber

Chubb; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks an Underwriter specializing in Cyber insurance to manage renewals and develop new business opportunities. The role involves key broker relationship management, risk assessment, and strategic development to support department growth and profitability. Candidates should possess a university degree and at least 3-5 years of underwriting experience, particularly in Cyber.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of underwriting experience required.
• Cyber experience is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage renewal Cyber, Technology E&O, Primary & Excess business.
• Develop and grow new business opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership for underwriting and marketing Cyber business.

Skills

Analytical ability

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Innovative thinking

Education

University degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Chubbisaworldleaderininsurance.Withoperationsin54countriesandterritories,Chubbprovidescommercialandpersonalpropertyandcasualtyinsurance,personalaccidentandsupplementalhealthinsurance,reinsuranceandlifeinsurancetoadiversegroupofclients.Asanunderwritingcompany,weassess,assumeandmanageriskwithinsightanddiscipline.Weserviceandpayourclaimsfairlyandpromptly.Thecompanyisalsodefinedbyitsextensiveproductandserviceofferings,broaddistributioncapabilities,exceptionalfinancialstrengthandlocaloperationsglobally.ParentcompanyChubbLimitedislistedontheNewYorkStockExchange(NYSE:CB)andisacomponentoftheS&P500index.ChubbmaintainsexecutiveofficesinZurich,NewYork,London,Parisandotherlocations,andemploysapproximately40,000peopleworldwide.

Additionalinformationcanbefoundat:www.chubb.com.

KEY OBJECTIVE:

As a key member of the Financial Lines underwriting department, you will have the role of managing a book of renewal Cyber, Technology E&O, Primary & Excess business, as well as developing and growing new business opportunities. As such you will play a critical role in the growth and profitability initiatives for this large specialty department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Risk selection, coverage negotiation and pricing adequacy on renewal business, as well as managing key broker relationships.
• Identifying, analyzing, and developing sources of new Cyber business opportunities, commensurate with Chubb’s appetite and underwriting guidelines.
• Developing and establishing relationships with key local brokers and clients, including conducting broker meetings and training presentations on a regularly scheduled basis to ensure department goals and objectives are met.
• Providing technical leadership for underwriting/marketing Cyber business.
• Providing technical input in policy form development.
• Collaborating with team members to achieve customer satisfaction, profit, and goals.
• Interacting with senior management and product management on a regular basis for general underwriting direction and business strategy.
• Participating in self-development activities to improve or further develop knowledge of underwriting Cyber.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a university level curriculum and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of previous underwriting experience required.
• Cyber experience required.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability to evaluate risks according to corporate underwriting guidelines.
• Proven negotiation skills, gained through established broker/client relationships.
• Ability to be innovative and creative in order to develop new opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to respond as a team player, in a multi-task environment.

At Chubb we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, Chubb will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs.