Assistant Underwriter, Casualty Construction

Chubb; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about working for the world’s largest property & casualty insurer with excellent employee benefits and offices in 54 countries?

Are you looking for your next challenge in the insurance industry to progress your career in Underwriting? If this sounds like you and you are passionate about client service, motivated, and inquisitive, then we would love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Underwriter; this is a key role which supports the Casualty Practice in line with Chubb's ambitious growth plans in the UKI and Mid-Market. The role is to assist in the underwriting of new and renewal Primary and Excess Casualty business consisting of UKI and international.

You will support the London Casualty Construction team in delivering a high-quality service to our underwriters and brokers whilst developing technical and broader business skills in the Insurance Industry.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in the underwriting and processing of new and renewal Casualty business in line with our underwriting appetite, authority limits, and business plan.
2. Work in conjunction with the team to ensure efficient working practices are in place and adhered to as per established package underwriting guidelines.
3. Support the underwriting team through liaison with and participation in meetings with brokers and internal stakeholders.
4. Provide assistance to UKI Management for building, running, and monitoring exposure reports.
5. Meet company standards in respect of policy documentation, timeframe for quoting new and renewal business, and compliance issues.
6. Work within the framework of the Chubb Code of Conduct, Compliance policies, Peer Review, and within the framework of the protocols established by the Company.

Qualifications

1. Experience in the insurance market is required.
2. Demonstrate a practical and common-sense approach to dealing with differing situations and an ability to tackle problems often against tight timeframes.
3. Interest in Multinational programs.
4. Minimum A level standard.
5. Competent in Microsoft Office.
6. Expected to undertake “on the job” training, which may involve working in other Chubb offices.

What we offer in return!

Pension and annual bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus the ability to purchase 5 additional days, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & Development offerings, Employee Assistance program.

Integrity. Client focus. Respect. Excellence. Teamwork.

Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to its clients. A business that’s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that’s collaborative and supportive.

Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition, or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes, or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application or in any future discussions with our recruiters.