Senior Package Underwriter

Job description

Are you an ambitious Property & Casualty Package underwriter with a passion for new business development? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a Senior Underwriter to join our Property & Casualty team, focused on new business development within the upper SME / lower middle-market segment. In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting and trading with broker partners across Ireland, including pipelining, quoting, negotiating, and writing new P&C package business.

You will bring strong property and casualty technical expertise, along with the knowledge and judgement to establish and exercise underwriting authority in line with Chubb’s technical guidelines and best practices. A proven track record in new business development within the upper SME / lower middle-market segment will be essential, as you will be measured against key new business metrics and goals. Success in this role will depend on your ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with broker partners, underwriting management, sales and distribution, and cross-line colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Underwriting, quoting, and converting new P&C package business in the lower middle-market segment, in line with targets and the overall business plan. Regularly engaging with producers and BDMs to develop and execute a pipeline of opportunities. Demonstrating effective trading behaviours, negotiation skills, and commercial judgement to close new opportunities successfully.

Consistently delivering a high level of underwriting service and a fast response to brokers. Collaborating with sales and distribution, other lines of business, risk engineering, operations, and underwriting management to deliver the Chubb proposition effectively. Maintaining underwriting integrity by adhering to Chubb’s best practices, supported by regular peer reviews. Keeping accurate underwriting records and data. Representing and promoting Chubb to brokers, while building strong relationships with key producers.

Conducting business ethically and in line with Chubb’s code of conduct, compliance guidelines, underwriting guidelines, and service standards. Acting as an ambassador for the brand, helping to build and maintain an excellent external reputation aligned with Chubb’s values, ethics, culture, and standards.

Qualifications

Leaving Cert or higher, with a degree or ACII (or progress towards these) preferred but not essential. Previous experience in property and casualty underwriting environment. A track record and reputation as a dynamic new business development underwriter Knowledge and experience in the upper SME / lower middle-market insurance segment. Results driven with ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative. Ability to adjust to shifting priorities and thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication. Commitment to a high level of underwriting service and speed of response. We offer in return! Competitive salary & pension scheme, discretionary 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 resource groups, Networking, mentoring & development opportunities, 1-day annual Charitable leave, Cycle to work scheme, Active Sports & social committee, Employee Assistance program INTEGRITY. CLIENT FOCUS. RESPECT. EXCELLENCE. TEAMWORK Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to its clients. A business that’s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners.

A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that’s collaborative and supportive. Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.