Underwriting Associate, Commercial Express - Toronto, Canada - Chubb

Chubb

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer.

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.

KEY OBJECTIVE:

In this role, you will independently underwrite small and mid-market Commercial Insurance Property & Casualty renewals and mid-term endorsements. The Commercial Express ('CE')

Underwriting Team is responsible for the Canadian CE portfolio:
a large and diverse book of renewal business with a streamlined underwriting and service model.

The CE Underwriting Team works with brokers across the country and handles customers across a wide range of Industry Practices including Professional Services, Manufacturing, Wholesale, Real Estate, Financial Institutions, Energy, Entertainment, and Technology.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Gather and analyze account information and make sound underwriting recommendations and decisions;
Provide excellent customer service, including handling risk inquiries and correspondence from brokers in a sound and timely manner;
Follow underwriting strategies and service plans that align with the Company's financial goals;
Execute upon specific underwriting, rate, and/or service plans and strategies that meet or exceed personal and portfolio targets;
Develop and establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
Collaborate with team members and contribute to an engaging work environment and culture;
Contribute to projects as required to improve the business and continually develop personal and professional skills.
University degree or College diploma, or equivalent work experience is required;
Excellent communication skills—bilingualism in English and French considered an asset;
CIP designation or completed CIP courses considered an asset;
A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional work experience, including but not limited to underwriting;
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to follow up independently and effectively prioritize tasks;
Strong customer service and sales skills experience in dealing with brokers and other business partners considered an asset;
Proven ability to solve problems independently and with success;
Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player, in a multitask environment; High degree of technical knowledge attained in current job.
At Chubb we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants based on jobrelated qualifications and ability to perform a job. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process or upon hire, please inform Human Resources. If a selected applicant requests accommodation during the recruitment process, Chubb will consult with the applicant in order to provide suitable accommodation that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs._