Technology Underwriter

Chubb; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technology Underwriter for their Birmingham office. This key role supports the Technology Practice's ambitious growth plans, focusing on underwriting new and renewal business in areas like Cyber and Technology Errors. The position offers a chance to develop technical skills while delivering high-quality service to brokers and clients. With a commitment to integrity, client focus, and teamwork, this role provides an opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment, making a significant impact on the company's growth and success.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Non-Contributory Pension

Annual Bonus Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Cover

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Life Assurance

Subsidised Gym Membership

Charitable Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the insurance market with technology exposure.
• Practical problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal package business in line with guidelines.
• Support the underwriting team through meetings with brokers and clients.

Skills

Insurance Market Experience

Technology Specific Exposures

Problem Solving

Broker Relationship Development

Multinational Programs Interest

Education

ACII Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have a new opportunity available for a Technology Underwriter in our Birmingham office.

This is a key role created to support the Technology Practice in line with Chubbs ambitious growth plans in the UKI and Mid Market Technology space. The role is to underwrite new and renewal package and monoline business consisting of UKI and Multinational Property, Casualty, Global Terrorism, Cyber and Technology Errors and Omissions cover (PI).

You will support the team in delivering a high quality service to our brokers and clients whilst developing technical and broader business skills in this specialist industry practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist and lead in the underwriting and processing of new and renewable package business in line with our underwriting appetite, authority limits and business plan.
• To work in conjunction with the team and COG to ensure efficient working practices are in place and adhered to as per established package underwriting guidelines
• Support the underwriting team and the NUC through liaison with and participation at meetings with brokers, clients, internal departments, COG and external advisers.
• To 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
• Project based work in line with Product development and promoting Industry Practices.
• Travel to other Chubb offices within the UK and to brokers across the UK to develop and grow Chubb’s Online Ignite offering for SME risks.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the insurance market is required together with an understanding of reading and interpreting Technology specific exposures, terminology and the evolving segment.
• You will need to 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
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Expected to undertake “on the job” training. This may involvement working in other Chubb offices
• Keen to embark on, or working towards completion of the ACII and towards becoming a Senior Technology UW
• Experience with Online platforms for delivery of products to the broker market is a positive
• Experience in developing broker relationships.

What can you expect in return?

• Competitive Salary, Non-Contributory Pension & Annual Bonus Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave plus ability to Purchase 5 Additional Days
• Private Medical Cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance & Subsidised Gym Membership
• Learning & Development Offerings, Networking, Mentoring & Development Opportunities.
• 1-day annual Charitable leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, Active Sports & Social Committee, Employee Assistance Program.

Flexible Working

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. This can be discussed with the Recruitment Business Partner managing this position.

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.