Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

Chubb

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading insurance provider located in Pittsburgh is seeking a Commercial Lines Underwriter to manage and grow the commercial book of business. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of multi-line underwriting experience and possess strong sales skills. Responsibilities include developing profitable pricing strategies and maintaining client relationships. The role emphasizes collaboration with underwriting associates and effective desk management in a dynamic environment. Salary will be competitive based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of commercial multi-line underwriting experience.
Strong sales and marketing skills are critical.
Ability to successfully negotiate with internal and external partners.
Demonstrated proficiency in underwriting processes, risk analysis, and pricing strategies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business software.

Responsibilities

Manage a commercial renewal book and grow commercial business.
Implement effective pricing rate strategies.
Conduct agency planning and regular broker visits.
Maintain broker and insured relationships through regular visits and service.
Monitor financial performance and contribute to branch growth targets.

Skills

Sales and marketing skills

Risk analysis

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Written communications

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Underwriter, Commercial Insurance Specialty

Pittsburgh, PA, United States

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Job Description

This Commercial Lines Underwriter will manage a Commercial renewal book for the Pittsburgh territory and will be responsible for the successful renewal and growth of commercial business in the designated territory. The position will primarily be focused on underwriting Commercial Property & Casualty opportunities across all lines of business including Property, GL, Auto, WC, Umbrella and International within the Pittsburgh insurance marketplace.

The Commercial Underwriter must develop book growth, maintain superior relationships and implement effective and profitable pricing rate strategies. Underwriting will include marketing and servicing accounts based on Chubb guidelines.

The position will be responsible for developing and implementing a business plan to grow the Commercial book through prospect identification and pipeline development, new business production and account management in assigned branches.

The Commercial Underwriter will have accountability for the financial performance of the Commercial book of business, achieving growth for the branch, region and territory. They will identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources, identify cross sell opportunities, conduct agency planning/goal setting including monitoring of progress and make regular broker and insured visits.

This position reports to the Pittsburgh Commercial Underwriting Team Leader. This position will be based on experience in underwriting and compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum of5years of commercial multi-line underwriting experience.

Underwriter candidate will have 5 years commercial multi-line underwriting experience.

Strong sales and marketing skills are also critical.

Must be able to demonstrate success in marketing, producer/book management and newbusiness development. Must also have the ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners and nurture key producer relations.

The ideal candidate for the role will possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process, risk analysis, and work effectively in collaboration with an Underwriting Associate.

Effective desk management is a critical part of this role.

Must have exemplary ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and coworkers and exhibit strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Knowledge and proficiency with underwriting technical issues, compliance, coverage,products, pricing & strategies expected.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business related software required.

We are looking for a candidate who is highly motivated to succeed and is results oriented with solid business acumen.

Salary grade for this position will depend on applicant’s experience.

About Us

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.

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