Package underwriter

Are you an ambitious Property and Casualty Package underwriter with a passion for underwriting new business? If so, we would love to hear from you!

The role is for a Property & Casualty Package Underwriter, focused on new business development in the upper SME/lower middle-market segment. You would be responsible for new business underwriting and trading with broker partners, including pipelining, quoting, negotiating and writing new P&C package business.

You will be expected to have property and casualty technical experience, knowledge and aptitude to establish underwriting authority and exercise this within Chubb's technical guidelines and best practices. You will also be expected to have passion, skill and a track record for new business development in the upper SME/lower middle-market segment. You will be measured against key new business metrics and goals.

Positive engagement and collaboration with our broker partners, underwriting management, sales and distribution and cross-line colleagues would be key to success in this role. The role is based in Birmingham.

Your Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Underwriting, quoting and converting new P&C package business in the lower middle-market segment, in-line with targets and the overall business plan.
• Regular engagement with our producers and BDMs to develop and execute on a pipeline of opportunities.
• Effective trading behaviours, negotiation and engagement to successfully close new opportunities.
• Consistently providing a high level of underwriting service and speed of response to our brokers.
• Collaborating with sales and distribution, other lines of business, risk engineering, operations and underwriting management to effectively deliver the Chubb proposition.
• Maintaining underwriting integrity by adhering to Chubb's best practices monitored by regular peer reviews.
• Keeping accurate underwriting records and data.
• Representing and promoting Chubb to brokers and building strong relationships with key producers.
• Conducting business ethically within Chubb's code of conduct, compliance guidelines, underwriting guidelines and service standards.
• An advocate for the brand, building and maintaining an excellent external reputation, consistent with Chubb's values, ethics, culture, and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Leaving Cert or higher, with a degree or ACII (or progress towards these) preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience in property and casualty underwriting environment.
• A track record and reputation as a dynamic new business development underwriter.
• Knowledge and experience in the upper SME / lower middle-market insurance segment.
• Results driven with ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative.
• Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication.
• Commitment to a high level of underwriting service and speed of response.

What can you expect in return?

• Competitive Salary, Non-Contributory Pension & 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.
• Learning & Development Offerings, Networking, Mentoring & Development Opportunities.
• 1-day annual Charitable leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, Active Sports & Social Committee, Employee Assistance Program.

Our core values—Integrity, Client Focus, Respect, Excellence, and Teamwork—guide how we live and work. We are committed to being an ethical and honest company, fostering mutual trust and respect among our employees, clients, and partners. We strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone can perform at their best.

Chubb is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.

We ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know in your application or during discussions with our recruiters.

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.