Executive Underwriter - Primary Construction

Chubb European Group Ltd.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb Primary Construction in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Executive Underwriter to underwrite and manage a diverse portfolio of primary construction accounts across the Midwest and Southwest. This role includes workers compensation, general liability, and auto liability coverage considerations.

You will evaluate risks, pricing, and program structure, mentor junior underwriters, and collaborate with claims, risk control, actuarial, and other teams to deliver comprehensive client solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting large, complex loss-sensitive construction accounts.
• Ability to price and structure programs per guidelines and standards.
• Strong communication with brokers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of large, complex construction accounts (annual programs, multi-year wrap-ups, project-specific).
• Evaluate risks, exposures, pricing, coverage terms and conditions for new and renewal business.
• Drive growth and retention of the assigned book of business.

Skills

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Risk assessment

Broker relationships

Team 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.