Executive Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

Chubb; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Michigan is seeking an Executive Underwriter responsible for driving the financial performance of a $7-10M portfolio. This role involves developing strategies to capture new business, enhancing relationships, and achieving annual growth goals. Ideal candidates will have extensive underwriting experience in commercial insurance and strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Package underwriting experience preferred.
• Proven technical expertise in handling commercial insurance lines.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth, achieving an annual goal of $1.5M.
• Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive business growth strategies.

Skills

Specialty commercial underwriting knowledge

Sales and marketing skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

As an Executive Underwriter, you will be responsible for driving the financial performance of a $7-10M book of upper-middle market, Property & Casualty business with a new business goal of $1.5M annually. You will identify opportunities for growth, develop and execute strategies to capture new business, and enhance relationships with key producers and customers. Core industries served include Manufacturing, Wholesale / Distribution, Professional Services, Cultural Institutions, Food Processing, and Real Estate.

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Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth, achieving an annual goal of $1.5M.
• Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities within existing and new production sources.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive business growth strategy.
• Manage market penetration efforts and cultivate strong producer and customer relationships.
• Formulate agency strategies and goals, regularly monitoring progress.
• Identify cross-sell opportunities among our commercial product offerings.
• Evaluate and select risks in alignment with Chubb Commercial Insurance guidelines, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Negotiate pricing, coverage, and terms for new business and renewals while identifying account rounding opportunities.
• Present sales proposals to producers and clients, including product education and rollout of new offerings.
• Maintain consistent service standards while collecting and sharing industry insights.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of specialty commercial underwriting and insurance practices.
• Proven technical expertise in handling commercial insurance lines including Property, General Liability, Umbrella, Workers Compensation, and Commercial Auto.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in financial analysis.
• Demonstrated success in sales, marketing, and negotiation.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in developing and executing marketing plans.
• Creative and adaptable in a dynamic business environment.
• Sound decision-making skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant business software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of Package underwriting experience preferred.

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.