Underwriter or Senior Underwriter, Commercial Insurance (P&C)

Chubb; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb seeks a Commercial Underwriter in Vancouver to manage a diverse insurance portfolio, focusing on retention, account rounding, and new business. The role involves collaborating closely with brokers, making underwriting decisions, and achieving financial objectives. Ideal candidates will possess 2 to 5 years' experience in property and casualty underwriting and demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of property and casualty underwriting experience required.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Wholesale, Professional Services, and Food is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and follow up effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of Commercial Property & Casualty business.
• Gather and analyze account information for underwriting decisions.
• Develop customer-centric renewal strategies to meet financial goals.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer Service Orientation

Technical Knowledge

Responsiveness

Education

University degree

CIP or CRM designation

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:
As a key member of the commercial underwriting department, this individual is responsible for independently managing a diverse portfolio of Commercial Property & Casualty business with a focus on Retention, Account Rounding, New Business, Renewal Change and Profit goals while establishing and maintaining healthy relationships with assigned brokers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather and analyze account information and make underwriting recommendations and decisions.
• Risk selection, coverage negotiation and pricing adequacy on new and renewal business.
• Contribute to differentiated Customer Retention and Sales results.
• Identify prospects and actively manage and pursue them as new clients.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with brokers and key clients.
• Develop customer-centric renewal strategies that align with the Company’s financial goals.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to an engaging work environment.
• Handle individual risk inquiries/correspondence from brokers and make appropriate decisions.
• Monitor booking, retention, account rounding, and renewal change accuracy.
• Contribute to projects to both improve the business and continually develop personal skills.
  

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• University degree and/or equivalent insurance-related education and experience.
• 2 to 5 years of property and casualty underwriting experience is required (Commercial experience preferred).
• Experience underwriting in any of the following industries is an asset: Manufacturing, Wholesale, Professional Services, and Food.
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to follow-up independently.
• High level of responsiveness and efficiency when working with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record of customer service orientation and proven ability to foster strong business relationships
• Ability to respond as a team player, in a multi-task environment.
• High degree of technical knowledge attained in current job.
• Large regional broker relationship management considered an asset.
• CIP or CRM designation or completed CIP/CRM courses considered to be an asset.

The approximate salary for the role will be positioned between the salary range of $85,000 to $120,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant’s skills and other factors, including prior experience, qualifications, anticipated contribution to role, location, and internal equity.

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.