Executive Underwriter - Primary Construction

Chubb External; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb Primary Construction in Dallas, TX is seeking an Executive Underwriter to lead underwriting and management of a diverse portfolio across the Midwest and Southwest regions. You will underwrite large, loss-sensitive construction accounts and work with brokers and clients to provide tailored solutions.

The role requires senior-level expertise in pricing, coverage terms, and program structures, with a focus on growth, retention, and mentoring junior underwriters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years underwriting large, complex construction accounts.
• Strong analytical skills to assess exposures and pricing.
• Ability to mentor junior underwriters.
• Proven track record in growth and retention of a book of business.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of large, loss sensitive construction accounts.
• Evaluate risks and determine pricing, program structure, coverage, terms, and conditions.
• Drive growth and retention of assigned book.
• Develop relationships with brokers and clients.
• Collaborate with claims, risk control, actuarial, and other units to deliver client solutions.
• Mentor and train junior underwriters.
• Ensure timely responses and proper documentation.

Skills

Underwriting

Relationship building

Portfolio management

Mentoring

Job description

Chubb Primary Construction is seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter to join our team in Dallas, TX. As a key member of our Primary Construction team, the Executive Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting and managing a diverse portfolio of primary construction accounts across the Midwest and Southwest regions. The core lines of business include Workers Compensation, General liability, and Auto Liability.

The Executive Underwriter will:

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of large, complex, loss sensitive accounts within the construction industry. These include annual contractor practice programs, multi-year wrap-ups and project-specific programs.
• Evaluate construction risks, analyze exposures, and determine appropriate pricing, program structure, coverage, terms, and conditions, for both new and renewal business, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and company standards.
• Drive growth and ensure retention of your assigned book of business.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients.
• Work closely with internal teams including claims, risk control, actuarial, credit, and other business units to create comprehensive solutions for our clients.
• Mentor and train junior underwriters, providing guidance and technical expertise.
• Maintain service standards by timely response to broker requests, submission of quotations, binders, policies, endorsements, file construction and documentation.