Executive Underwriter

Chubb; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb Global Casualty is seeking an Executive Underwriter in Houston. You will underwrite and price new and renewal business for large accounts, including Fortune 1000 companies, aligning with Chubb’s strategic goals while leading retention initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in commercial casualty underwriting, strong communication and negotiation skills, and experience with underwriting software. The role emphasizes collaboration, compliance, and delivering tailored risk management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in insurance, business or related field.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical abilities for risk evaluation and underwriting solutions.
• Proven sales/marketing skills with a track record of business development.
• Advanced computer skills; familiarity with underwriting software tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, underwrite, price, quote, and maintain new and renewal business aligned with Chubb’s goals.
• Lead retention efforts for accounts via the Chubb Stewardship process.
• Ensure adherence to pricing and servicing standards.
• Participate in product line projects to improve efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Oversee operational tasks with strict file construction, documentation and self-audit compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical ability

Sales & marketing experience

Underwriting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in insurance/business or related field

Job description

Job Description

Chubb Global Casualty leverages Chubb’s extensive resources, expertise, and innovative capabilities to provide exceptional risk management solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes. With a strong emphasis on large accounts, including Fortune 100 companies, our division is dedicated to comprehensively understanding and fulfilling the unique needs of our clients. We achieve this through building robust relationships, crafting customized risk management programs, and utilizing cutting-edge technology that drives meaningful value.

Job Description

Chubb Global Casualty leverages Chubb’s extensive resources, expertise, and innovative capabilities to provide exceptional risk management solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes. With a strong emphasis on large accounts, including Fortune 100 companies, our division is dedicated to comprehensively understanding and fulfilling the unique needs of our clients. We achieve this through building robust relationships, crafting customized risk management programs, and utilizing cutting-edge technology that drives meaningful value. We are currently looking for an Executive Underwriter to join our Houston team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Evaluate, select, underwrite, price, quote, and maintain new and renewal business in alignment with Chubb's strategic goals.


• Lead retention efforts for accounts through active participation in the Chubb Stewardship process.


• Ensure adherence to Chubb’s rigorous standards regarding pricing and servicing.


• Participate in product line projects as needed to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.


• Oversee and execute a variety of operational tasks, maintaining strict compliance with File Construction, Documentation, and Self-Audit requirements.


• Cultivate and utilize strategically based relationships and expertise to navigate client needs effectively, both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial casualty underwriting, preferably with Fortune 1000 companies.


• Superior communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.


• Strong analytical abilities necessary for evaluating risks and developing comprehensive underwriting solutions.


• Proven sales and marketing skills with a track record of successful business development.


• Advanced computer skills and familiarity with underwriting software tools are preferred.

About Us

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally. At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.