Assistant Underwriter - Property & Casualty

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

Job description

The CHUBB Middle Market Property & Package team underwrite business for customers with a turnover typically up to $500m. The team operate out of the CHUBB London office and write business in both the UK and Multinational sectors. Continuing profitable growth is a key priority for the business, with a focus on aligning the changing needs and wants of customers with sound underwriting judgement and risk selection.

With dedicated market leading performance, the Middle Market Property & Package team is primed for further growth and we are now seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join the team. This is a key role which supports the 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

• Assist in the underwriting and processing of new and renewable Property business in line with our underwriting appetite, authority limits and business plan.
• Work in conjunction with the team to ensure efficient working practices are in place and adhered to as per established package underwriting guidelines.
• Support the underwriting team through liaison with and participation at meetings with brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide assistance to UKI Management for building, running and monitoring exposure reports.
• Meet company standards in respect of policy documentation, timeframe for quoting new and renewal business and compliance issues.
• 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

• Experience in the insurance market is required.
• Demonstrate a practical and common sense approach to dealing with differing situations and an ability to tackle problems often against tight timeframes.
• Interest in Multinational programs.
• Minimum A level standard.
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• 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.