Souscripteur/Souscriptrice Risques Financiers (Financial Lines)

Chubb; Paris; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chubb is seeking a Financial Lines Underwriter to focus on large and complex accounts within the Financial Lines portfolio, including Management Liability and Financial Institutions. The role emphasizes influencing referrals and securing approvals while building trusted relationships with brokers and clients.

The ideal candidate will manage referrals, maintain a robust pipeline, and work with senior underwriting leadership to align on market conditions and strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting Financial Lines products (Management Liability and/or Financial Institutions).
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills in managing referrals and securing approvals.
• Proven track record with top brokers and major clients.

Responsabilités

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of major accounts with high underwriting integrity.
• Achieve quote and hit rates for new business in major and complex accounts.
• Collaborate with other lines of business and sales teams to target and secure key accounts.
• Maintain an up-to-date new business pipeline and review renewal strategies for retention and rate objectives.
• Manage the referral process to underwriting leadership, using influencing to obtain approvals.
• Ensure robust and well-documented underwriting rationale for each account.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key broker teams and major clients to support sales.
• Participate in major account meetings and communicate with Head of Financial Lines on market conditions.
• Manage policy wording in line with guidelines with regional and wording specialists.
• Embed cross-sell and growth thinking in underwriting practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate booking of business.
• Communicate with senior management as required.

Connaissances

Influencing skills

Negotiation

Broker relationships

Financial Lines underwriting

Independent decision making

Market knowledge

English fluency

Formation

Legal/financial background

Description du poste

Job Description

You have already gained valuable experience in the Financial Lines segment at an insurance carrier or broker. Now, you’re ready to leverage that foundation and propel your career forward—stepping into a role that grants you access to prestigious accounts and challenges you with more complex, technical, and intellectually stimulating risks to underwrite.

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to elevate their expertise and make a significant impact within our Major Accounts segment. As a Financial Lines Underwriter, you will focus on underwriting large and complex accounts within the Financial Lines portfolio (Management Liability and Financial Institutions). The ideal candidate will be a strong influencer, able to effectively manage referrals and secure approvals, while building trusted relationships with brokers and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of major accounts, ensuring underwriting integrity and adherence to guidelines.
• Achieve quote and hit rates for new business, with a focus on major and complex accounts.
• Collaborate with other lines of business and sales teams to target and secure key accounts.
• Maintain an up-to-date new business pipeline and proactively review renewal strategies to achieve retention and rate objectives.
• Anticipate and manage the referral process to local, regional, and global underwriting leadership, using strong influencing skills to obtain timely approvals.
• Ensure underwriting rationale is robust and well-documented for each account.
• Develop and maintain close relationships with key broker teams and major clients, supporting sales and market-facing activities.
• Participate in major account meetings and communicate proactively with the Head of Financial Lines regarding key figures and market conditions.
• Manage policy wording in line with underwriting guidelines, in collaboration with regional and wording specialists.
• Embed cross-sell and growth thinking into daily underwriting practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate booking of business.
• Communicate effectively with senior management as required (e.g., escalation processes).

Qualifications

• Previous experience required in underwriting Financial Lines products (Management Liability and/or Financial Institutions) at an insurance carrier or broker, with a focus on major accounts.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, particularly in managing the referral process and securing approvals.
• Proven track record of working with top brokers and major clients.
• Results-driven, able to make independent decisions and work proactively.
• Recognized as an experienced professional in the market.
• Legal or financial academic background combined with insurance expertise preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of the insurance market and competitors.
• Fluency in English required.