Westchester, a Chubb company, is currently seeking a highly motivated and outgoing business professional to join the organization in a Senior P&C Underwriting position. This individual will primarily be responsible for production within the Westchester Middle Market Business unit, specifically focused on underwriting Property & Casualty products for medium-sized businesses.  This exciting and fast-paced opportunity will allow the individual to improve their underwriting skills, expand their industry knowledge and further develop their marketing abilities while working on a diverse risk portfolio with key wholesale customers.          

KEY OBJECTIVES:

Include understanding and managing risks, contributing proportionately to production goals, meeting or exceeding business unit service standards, building or improving trading partner relationships, demonstrating sound underwriting discipline and displaying a “can do” attitude.     

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

Ownership and management of production within assigned underwriting territory(ies) Solicit new business opportunities from assigned customers Understand and achieve retention and rate goals for renewal business Execute on key individual and business unit performance and SLA goals Create, maintain and improve broker relationships through excellent customer service  Utilize “Underwriter Best Practices” as a guide to prioritize business unit objectives and execute on underwriting fundamental Promote visibility of Westchester Middle Market through marketing efforts, industry events and networking opportunities Travel Percentage: 10% - 15%

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

3 - 7 years underwriting experience, preferably with a focus on commercial package property and casualty Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Risk Management

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Insurance industry designation, such as CPCU or ARM Comprehensive understanding of insurance industry including in-depth knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures Strong negotiation, marketing and problem-solving skills Highly capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking Outstanding oral, presentation, and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook