Senior Property Underwriter

**Your Role**:
This position will be principally responsible for the underwriting, administration and operation of an existing Property Portfolio with primary focus/responsibility on the management of MidMarket Property business.

In addition to the existing portfolio, the successful applicant will be required to focus on development of the portfolio by generation of profitable new business in the MidMarket segment.

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for the profitable development of the Property lines of business within New Zealand and portfolio management in conjunction with the New Zealand Property Manager whilst ensuring achievement of profitable growth objectives
- Underwrite and negotiate renewals and new business in line with Company Guidelines
- Establish sound business relationships with the Company's Producers
- Assist the Growth and Development of the Company by proactively enhancing the Profile of the company through existing and new distribution channels
- Be the primary point person for Chubb in the MidMarket and Independent Broker space
- Establish close liaison and working relationships with other Product Line employees to maximise leveraged benefits to Chubb
- Manage all aspects of underwriting process including, quotation, programme referrals, binding receipt of closings and policy issuance. Recommends changes to standards or procedures where deficiencies have been found
- Assist with premium collections and monthly reporting as required
- Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned
- Establish close liaison and working relationships with the risk management team and refer to them when and where necessary
- Assists the New Zealand Property Manager in developing plans and objectives to grow the business profitably
- Work with legal and compliance to ensure all materials are compliant according to the regulations
- Manage and Monitor New Zealand Earthquake PML’s in line with set limits
- Maintain a high level understanding of pricing individual risk exposures
- Assist others in the development of pricing strategies, renewal negotiation strategy and developing game plans on new business submissions
- Identify, analyse and develop sources of desirable new business opportunities including cross-departmental opportunities
- Provide expertise on accessing opportunities for growth in a speciality, Customer Group or line of business

. Demonstrated effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills to be capable of dealing with all levels of Chubb personnel as well as in dealing with agents, brokers and clients
- Full understanding of the Insurance Industry and how Client/Broker/Insurer relationships operate
- Proven analytical skills necessary to judge the desirability of complex or unusual risks within assigned specialised line
- Proven record in insurance sales
- Must have leadership and organisational skills through past management experience
- The ability to be able to respond appropriately to all levels of Clients/Brokers and Chubb personnel
- Previous Insurance experience essential - minimum 5 - 10 years. Preferably Property and Commercial lines experience
- Relevant on-the-job experience
- Working towards or obtained ANZIIF qualifications
- Tertiary qualification (Business or Statistics) desirable, but not essential

We offer you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and agile environment where continuous development is encouraged throughout your career, both locally and globally. We also offer a flexible working approach via our “My One Thing” initiative, education assistance, dress for your day every Friday, promotion of health and wellbeing (including discounted health insurance, daily breakfast and fresh fruit), and the option to enrol into the Chubb Limited discounted stock purchasing scheme.