Senior Real Estate Underwriter, Commercial Insurance

17 Days Old

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 an Underwriter to support our continued growth aspirations in the UK regional markets. The role will be based in Chubb’s Manchester office. We will consider both Senior Underwriters and Underwriter level candidates for this position. 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 other underwriting teams, in particular Environmental and Global Terrorism, to provide cross‑lines solutions. Key Responsibilities
Underwrite new business and renewal accounts according to defined underwriting guidelines and strategies. Contribute towards achieving the Real Estate financial plan; support the Real Estate Leader in preparing financial plans, reforecasts and predictions. Provide training and mentoring, act as a role model for more junior underwriters within the team. Meet company standards in respect of policy documentation, contract certainty, peer review, audit, compliance, legal and regulatory requirements. Support Real Estate Leader in establishing and promoting best practice within the team. Represent and promote Chubb to brokers and clients; represent the Real Estate team internally at production, renewal and other internal Chubb meetings. Ensure proactive client engagement plans are in place for our largest clients. Proactively maintain relationships with key brokers and clients to ensure profitable and sustainable growth; contribute towards strategic growth plans. Maximise cross‑selling opportunities through collaboration with Chubb colleagues.
Qualifications
Excellent working knowledge of the Real Estate insurance market and understanding of competitor analysis. Experienced, organised professional whose expertise is recognised externally. Results driven with ability to make decisions and work on own initiative. Desire to continue to develop technical and broader business skills. Ability to execute and influence at all levels both internally and externally. Significant Property and Liability underwriting knowledge and experience specific to Real Estate clients. Excellent 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 programme. Values Integrity. Client focus. Respect. Excellence. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion At Chubb we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and treat colleagues, candidates, clients and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of 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 and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in your application or during the recruitment process. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Sales and Management Industry Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime

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