Underwriter/Senior Underwriter, Natural Resources (Renewal)

Chubb; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb, a leading insurance provider, is seeking a Commercial Underwriter to manage a diverse portfolio focused on Natural Resources. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in Property & Casualty insurance, with a significant emphasis on relationship management and collaboration within the underwriting team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of property and casualty underwriting experience.
• Experience in Renewable Energy / Mining / Energy preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of Commercial Property & Casualty business.
• Develop relationships with brokers and create customer-centric renewal strategies.
• Analyze account information for underwriting recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Time Management

Customer Service Orientation

Education

University degree and/or equivalent insurance-related education

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 role is responsible for independently managing a diverse portfolio of Commercial Property & Casualty business with a focus on our Natural Resources portfolio to the team’s 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 on renewals and new business
• Contribute to differentiated Customer Retention and Sales results
• Develop and establish relationships with brokers
• 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
• Underwriting tasks include exposure and control analysis, coverage negotiation and price adequacy
• Monitor booking, retention, account rounding and renewal change accuracy
• Contribute to projects as required to improve the business and continually develop personal skill

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communications skills
• University degree and/or equivalent insurance-related education and experience
• 3+ years of property and casualty underwriting experience is required experience in Renewable Energy / Mining/ Energy preferred)
• Proven ability to solve problems independently and with success
• 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
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Large regional broker relationship management considered an asset
• CIP or CRM designation or completed CIP/CRM courses considered to be an asset

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.