Brisbane, Queensland
14 hours ago
Senior Financial Lines Underwriter, QLD

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Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, 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. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

Your Role

The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the development and accomplishment of goals established for profit, growth, service and producer relations for all classes of business.  Contributes to staff development by serving as a technical resource and higher level of underwriting authority for less experienced members of department / trainees.
 

Your Responsibilities:

Underwriting Process / Analysis

Follows established guidelines and within the scope of delegated authority, determines acceptability of new lines and renewals Utilises appropriate endorsements and applies adequate pricing structure Consults with manager on risks exceeding delegated authority Maintains awareness of claim activity with assigned book and communicates with adjusters as needed Monitors underwriting results and premium and loss trends Oversees underwriting judgement and authority of less experienced members of staff

Production

Analyses and monitors quality, volume and mix of business for assigned producers Reviews performance reports, inforce accounts, and makes quality-control recommendations Visits producers and insureds alone and with senior staff in order to communicate department philosophy and increase market share Increase producer’s awareness of appetite, products and advantages through product presentations. Participates in joint travel with members of other underwriting departments.  When appropriate, participates in department presentations to prospective producers Establishes and maintains travel program with less experienced staff in order to assist in development of marketing techniques Active participation in business development activities, including drafting and distribution of market letters to key producers


Service

Adheres to established department service goals, anticipates and responds to needs of producers, identifies and reports deficiencies and suggests changes for improvements Utilises statistical reports to monitor service goals, observes service goals of less experienced members of staff and makes constructive suggestions for improvement

Team Development

Contributes to training and development of underwriting trainees and less experienced members of staff, including communication of department underwriting approach, review of forms, coverage, endorsements and risks within scope of delegated authority
  Degree qualified.  Typical experience level of 5 yearsWorking knowledge of the financial institutions sector and/or financial lines insurance.  High degree of technical underwriting ability, as well as strong oral and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.  

Desirable:

Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills. 

We offer you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and agile environment where continuous development is encouraged throughout your career, both locally and globally. We also offer a flexible working approach via our “My One Thing” initiative, education assistance, dress for your day every Friday, promotion of health and wellbeing (including discounted health insurance, daily breakfast and fresh fruit), and the option to enrol into the Chubb Limited discounted stock purchasing scheme.

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