This is an exciting opportunity to join the Chubb Real Estate team.  Since launching our Real Estate Industry Practice in 2018 we have enjoyed significant growth and developed a strong reputation, with a particular specialism for pan European programmes.  Real Estate is a key strategic growth priority for Chubb, and we are seeking a Senior Underwriter to support our continued growth aspirations. This is a dynamic and fast-growing team, and this role offers the opportunity to work with major clients, complex and bespoke programmes, and be an integral part of our next stage of growth.

Role Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to underwrite Property and Liability risks for Real Estate clients, both existing and new business. The successful candidate will lead some of our largest client and new business opportunities, work closely with our claims, risk engineering and global services team to provide excellent service to our brokers and clients. They will also work closely with our other underwriting teams, in particular Environmental and Global Terrorism to provide cross-lines solutions.

Key responsibilities:

Underwriting – Underwrite new business and renewal accounts according to defined underwriting guidelines and strategies Financial - Contribute towards achieving the Real Estate financial plan. Support the Real Estate Leader in preparing financial plans, reforecasts and predictions. Training & Mentoring – provide training, mentoring, and act as a role model for more junior underwriters within the team. Take underwriting referrals Compliance and Procedures - Meet company standards in respect of policy documentation, contract certainty, peer review, audit, compliance, legal and regulatory requirements.  Leadership - Support Real Estate Leader in establishing and promoting best practice within the team Chubb Representative - Represent and promote Chubb to brokers and clients.  Represent the Real Estate team internally at production, renewal and other internal Chubb meetings. Client Management – ensure proactive client engagement plans are in place for our largest clients Business Development - Proactively maintain relationships with key brokers and clients to ensure profitable and sustainable growth, in conjunction with distribution and other key stakeholders. Contribute towards strategic growth plans with key brokers.  Cross-sell - Pro-actively maximise cross-selling opportunities through collaboration with Chubb colleagues Excellent working knowledge of the Real Estate insurance market, and understanding of competitor analysisAn experienced, organised professional whose expertise is recognised externallyResults driven with ability to make decisions and work on your own initiativeDesire to continue to develop technical and broader business skillsAbility to execute and influence at all levels both internally and externallySignificant Property and Liability underwriting knowledge and experience specific to Real Estate clientsMultinational experienceExcellent presentation skills

What we offer in return!

Pension and annual bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & development offerings, Employee Assistance program

Integrity. Client focus. Respect. Excellence. Teamwork
 
Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to its clients. A business that’s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that’s collaborative and supportive.
 
Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application or in any future discussions with our recruiters.

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