AVP, Underwriting

JOB DESCRIPTIONWestchester, a Chubb company, is currently seeking a highly motivated and outgoing business professional to join the organization in an AVP P&C Underwriting position. This individual will primarily be responsible for production within the Westchester Middle Market Business unit, specifically focused on underwriting Property & Casualty products for medium-sized businesses. This exciting and fast-paced opportunity will allow the individual to improve their underwriting skills, expand their industry knowledge and further develop their marketing abilities while working on a diverse risk portfolio with key wholesale customers.KEY OBJECTIVES:Include understanding and managing risks, contributing proportionately to production goals, meeting or exceeding business unit service standards, building or improving trading partner relationships, demonstrating sound underwriting discipline and displaying a "can do" attitude.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):Ownership and management of production within assigned underwriting territory(ies)Solicit new business opportunities from assigned customersUnderstand and achieve retention and rate goals for renewal businessExecute on key individual and business unit performance and SLA goalsCreate, maintain and improve broker relationships through excellent customer serviceUtilize "Underwriter Best Practices" as a guide to prioritize business unit objectives and execute on underwriting fundamentalPromote visibility of Westchester Middle Market through marketing efforts, industry events and networking opportunitiesHandles more complex files and portfolios within underwriting authorityGuides and mentors junior staffTravel Percentage: 10% - 15%QUALIFICATIONSABOUT USChubb 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.At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity