Senior/Technology Underwriter

Chubb; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Private Medical cover

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Life Assurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to 9

Job summary

Chubb is recruiting an Underwriter or Senior Underwriter to join our Technology Industry Practice. The role focuses on new business development in the middle-market/lower middle-market and blends broad P&C underwriting with PI and Cyber for our Technology portfolio.

Based in the UK (Manchester, Birmingham or London options) you will underwrite new and renewal package business, support brokers and clients, and contribute to high-quality service while developing technical and business skills

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance market, ideally with property & casualty underwriting.
• Strong understanding of Technology-specific exposures and the evolving segment.
• Confidence working with new business and broker relationships.
• Knowledge of the upper SME / lower middle-market insurance segment.
• Results driven with ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative.
• Ability to adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal package business in line with underwriting appetite and authority.
• Underwrite, quote and convert new P&C package business in the lower middle-market segment.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient practices following guidelines.
• Liaise with brokers, clients, internal departments and advisers.
• Maintain underwriting integrity and comply with conduct and policies.
• Contribute to project work in product development and industry practice promotion.
• Travel to other Chubb offices and broker sites as required.

Skills

Insurance market experience

Underwriting new business

Broker relationships

Autonomous decision making

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Underwriting service speed

Technology portfolio underwriting

Job description

Job Description

We have a new role available for an Underwriter or Senior Underwiter to join our Technology Industry Practice team. This is an exciting opportunity with a strong focus on new business development in the middle-market / lower middle-market segment. The role combines broad P&C package underwriting with a more specialised focus on PI and Cyber, reflecting the evolving needs of our Technology portfolio.

We have a new role available for an Underwriter or Senior Underwiter to join our Technology Industry Practice team. This is an exciting opportunity with a strong focus on new business development in the middle-market / lower middle-market segment. The role combines broad P&C package underwriting with a more specialised focus on PI and Cyber, reflecting the evolving needs of our Technology portfolio. We are happy to consider experienced Senior Underwriters or candidates currently working at Underwriter level. The role can also be based in our Manchester, Birmingham or London office. This role is a key part of Chubb’s growth plans in the UKI and Mid Market space. You will underwrite new and renewal package business, support brokers and clients, and help deliver a high-quality service while developing your technical and broader business skills within this specialist industry practice.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist and lead the underwriting and processing of new and renewal business in line with underwriting appetite, authority limits and business plan.
• Underwrite, quote and convert new P&C package business in the lower middle-market segment.
• Work closely with the team to ensure efficient working practices are in place and followed in line with established package underwriting guidelines.
• Support the underwriting team and Underwriting Centre through liaison with brokers, clients, internal departments, COG and external advisers.
• Maintain underwriting integrity by working within Chubb’s Code of Conduct, compliance policies, peer review and company protocols.
• Contribute to project-based work in line with product development and the promotion of Industry Practices.
• Travel to other Chubb offices within the UK and to brokers across the UK as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance market, ideally with a background in property and casualty underwriting.
• A strong understanding of Technology-specific exposures, terminology and the evolving segment.
• Confidence working with new business and broker relationships.
• Knowledge and experience in the upper SME / lower middle-market insurance segment.
• Results driven with ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative.
• Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to a high level of underwriting service and speed of response.

We offer in return!

• Competitive salary & pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days
• Hybrid working options
• Private Medical cover
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Life Assurance
• Subsidised gym membership
• Comprehensive Learning & development offerings
• Employee Assistance program

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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.