Underwriter, Small Business

Chubb; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a results-oriented Underwriter in Phoenix, Arizona, to manage a diverse portfolio and drive growth initiatives in the P&C New Business Underwriting team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of multi-line underwriting experience, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a strong sales acumen. This role involves evaluating Small Business risks and developing strategic relationships within the organization. Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of multi-line underwriting experience.
• Strong commercial multi-line underwriting acumen required.
• Proficient in using commercial rating and policy issuance systems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, accept, reject, or modify Small Business risks.
• Communicate underwriting decisions quickly and effectively.
• Drive enterprise cross-sell opportunities.

Skills

Multi-line underwriting

Problem-solving skills

Sales acumen

Effective communication

Desk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Chubb is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Underwriter to drive growth initiatives in the P&C New Business Underwriting team and manage large portfolio opportunities. This role requires leveraging Chubb’s full suite of Property and Casualty products to craft tailored solutions for our clients, in a growing market opportunity. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commercial multi-line underwriting acumen and demonstrate exceptional problem‑solving skills, with a focus on profitability and growth.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Underwriting responsibilities include: evaluating, accepting, rejecting, or modifying Small Business risks within established underwriting guidelines and authority utilizing Chubb’s Small Business on-line platform.
• Demonstrate strong underwriting quality and profitability through appropriate risk assessment and documentation
• Takes ownership for an assigned territory and communicates underwriting decisions quickly and effectively with assigned agents.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships within the Chubb organization to enhance profitability and growth within the assigned territory
• Identify and drive enterprise cross‑sell opportunities utilizing Chubb’s full product suite, to include Financial and Management lines, for assigned book.
• Understands the unique needs of the small business owner and partners with agents to craft a specialized policy and sell Chubb’s Small Business value proposition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• We are looking for an experienced candidate that is highly motivated to succeed, has strong desk management competencies and is results oriented.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 1 – 3 years of multi-line underwriting experience within the Small Business space and possess knowledge of policy issuance and processing center workflows
• Must possess a strong commercial multi-line underwriting acumen with the ability to handle and make rapid decisions on small business risks
• Demonstrate tenacious problem solving skills and the ability to adapt to change as the company advances its strategic vision
• Strong sales acumen, effective communication and creative marketing skills are critical; must be able to demonstrate success with managing tight time frames, high volumes of work, agency relationships and positioning Chubb’s strengths within Small Business
• Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial attitude needed to build a high performing territory
• A strong track record of service orientation is required.
• Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies expected
• Proficient in using the company’s commercial rating and policy issuance systems and software programs (MS Word, Excel) needed to conduct daily business
• Travel