Underwriter - Aerospace

Chubb; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance company in London is seeking an experienced Aerospace Underwriter to join its dynamic Aviation Team. This role focuses on driving the growth of the aerospace portfolio by building key relationships with brokers and clients, as well as managing existing accounts. Ideal candidates will bring aviation underwriting experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a collaborative environment. The position offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and private medical cover.

Benefits

Pension and annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus purchase option

Private Medical cover

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Subsidised gym membership

Comprehensive Learning & Development offerings

Employee Assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of aviation underwriting or broking experience required.
• Strong understanding of the insurance market is essential.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business and renewals as per guidelines.
• Build and manage a portfolio of aerospace accounts.
• Promote the Chubb brand effectively to brokers and clients.

Skills

Aviation underwriting/broking experience

Insurance market knowledge

Results-driven decision making

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Education

ACII qualification or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance life insurance to a diverse group of clients.

Our London Aviation Team is dynamic, collaborative, and driven by a shared ambition to lead the market and deliver outstanding results for our clients and partners.

We are searching for an Aerospace Underwriter to form a key part of this team. In this role, you will help drive the growth of our aerospace portfolio with key brokers and clients, while maintaining and developing a portfolio of existing accounts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing group that values expertise, innovation, and teamwork, where your contributions will help shape the future of aviation insurance at Chubb.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite new business and renewals in line with Chubb’s underwriting guidelines, budget, and local business plan.
• Build, maintain, and develop a robust portfolio of existing and new aerospace accounts.
• Represent and promote the Chubb brand to brokers, clients, and internal stakeholders—acting as a true ambassador for our business.
• Collaborate with colleagues to shape underwriting strategy, forecasts, and portfolio management to achieve profitability targets.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients and internal business partners, ensuring Chubb’s reputation for quality and reliability is upheld.
• Maintain ongoing communication with internal teams and external partners to foster a culture of collaboration and shared success.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• 18+ months of aviation (underwriting/broking) or relevant market experience.
• Strong understanding of the insurance market, with a proven track record of working with brokers and clients.
• Results-driven, with the confidence to make decisions and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Committed to delivering high-quality service to clients and colleagues.
• ACII qualification (or working towards) preferred, but not essential.

What we offer in return!

Pension and 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, 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.