Executive Underwriter - Primary Construction

Chubb; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb Primary Construction seeks an experienced Executive Underwriter in Dallas, TX, to manage a portfolio of construction accounts. This position involves evaluating risks, pricing, and ensuring growth while maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates have substantial underwriting experience and strong industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years underwriting experience in primary casualty loss sensitive space.
• Local broker and insurance marketplace relationships.
• Understanding of Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Liability Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage large, complex construction accounts.
• Evaluate risks and determine pricing structures.
• Drive growth and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 5+ years underwriting experience, including time spent in the primary casualty loss sensitive space. Background in construction industry is preferred, but not required.
• Local broker and insurance marketplace relationships
• Understanding and adherence to organizational and regulatory rules, and ability to adhere to underwriting authority.
• Understanding of Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Auto Liability Insurance coverage, terms, and conditions.
• Understanding of large deductible programs and the credit and collateral implications of such programs
• Ability to identify risk exposures, special or common hazards, and appropriate controls. Ability to select risk based on exposure and hazard analysis. Ability to analyze claims and loss trends.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and public speaking skills