Financial Lines Underwriter

Job Description
Chubb celebrates diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. We support applications from all members of our community and equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, 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. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at:

Your Role
Contribute to the profitable development of Financial Lines business within New Zealand in conjunction with the Underwriting Manager - Management Liability and Financial Institutions. Ensure achievement of profitable growth objectives.

Your Responsibilities

• Review, analyse, accept or reject new business and allocated renewal risks within specialised lines of business.
• Assist with maintenance of the Financial Lines portfolio including collation of necessary business reports.
• Visit producers, clients and promote Chubb coverages, products and services.
• Maintain timely liaison with producers to obtain necessary underwriting information, promote satisfactory service relationship and encourage the submission of targeted business.
• Provide technical and underwriting support to Underwriting Manager - Management Liability and Financial Institutions as required.
• Carry out administrative tasks including but not limited to; policy wording and certificate of insurance checks, underwriting system updates, investigation of billing queries, and any other similar duties as may be required
• Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Assist with technical review of wordings and coverages, products and services.
• Coordinate accounts on a whole of account basis with other product lines as appropriate.
• Recommend changes to standard operating procedures as necessary.
• Produce reports and projects on an ad hoc basis for the Underwriting Manager - Management Liability and Financial Institutions .

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in Management Liability and D&O, with skills in underwriting, marketing, sales, product management, or financial analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients, producers, and colleagues at all levels.
• Well-organised and able to work independently using automated tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, and relevant software.
• Solid business knowledge, supported by tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to achieve profit targets and support business growth.
• Understands market trends and identifies new opportunities for products and services.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with key external partners.
• Creative and solutions-focused, aiming to maximise business potential.
• Shows drive, leadership, initiative, and ownership of objectives.
• Strategic thinker with thorough planning and information gathering skills.
• Persuasive and skilled at building customer relationships.
• Promotes teamwork and maintains a professional approach.
• Tertiary qualification in business or insurance required; ANZIIF qualification preferred

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.