Senior Construction Underwriter & Risk Leader

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb is seeking a Senior Underwriter to lead underwriting of complex construction exposures within its Construction division. You will assess risk, develop pricing strategies, and collaborate with brokers and internal teams to ensure profitable and compliant coverage for practice programs, individual projects, and maintenance wrap policies.

The role requires deep industry knowledge, strong analytical skills, mentoring of junior underwriters, and drive for continuous improvement in underwriting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field; MBA or advanced underwriting certification preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of underwriting experience in the construction insurance sector.
• Proven track record of underwriting complex construction risks with strong loss control results.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with brokers, clients, and internal teams.
• In-depth knowledge of construction practices, contracts, and regulatory environment.
• Proficiency with underwriting software, rating tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, CRIS or AIC preferred.
• Commitment to ethical standards and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Solicits new and renewal submissions from brokers.
• Determine terms and conditions and complex rating plans.
• Work with actuary, risk engineering, credit management, home-office, etc. to put together a comprehensive program for new and renewal business.
• Binds coverage.
• Documents the underwriting files.
• Handles files and portfolios within underwriting authority.
• Complete self-audits of underwriting files.
• Pass all self-audits of their own files.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Risk Management

MBA or advanced underwriting certification preferred

Tools

Underwriting software

Rating tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chubb is seeking a Senior Underwriter to lead underwriting of complex construction exposures within its Construction division. You will assess risk, develop pricing strategies, and collaborate with brokers and internal teams to ensure profitable and compliant coverage for practice programs, individual projects, and maintenance wrap policies.

The role requires deep industry knowledge, strong analytical skills, mentoring of junior underwriters, and drive for continuous improvement in underwriting