Casualty Construction Underwriter

Chubb is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join our Construction Casualty Underwriting Team. You’ll work with some of the largest and most complex tier 1 contractors, infrastructure/civil projects, middle market contractors, and specialist construction businesses across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for growing and managing a diverse portfolio, partnering with key national, independent, and wholesale brokers.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite new and renewal business in line with Chubb’s underwriting guidelines, budgets, and local business plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, internal stakeholders, and external clients, representing Chubb’s brand and values.
• Proactively service key producers and clients through regular engagement, focusing on business acquisition, retention, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and execution of underwriting strategy, portfolio management, and forecasting to achieve profitability targets.
• Ensure quality control and compliance within your area of responsibility, including timely and accurate policy documentation and quotations.
• Mentor and coach junior colleagues, fostering a high-performing underwriting team.
• Allocate resources effectively to meet business objectives.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong technical knowledge and experience in Construction or Casualty underwriting, with a solid understanding of the insurance market and competitors.

• Proven track record of building and managing relationships with brokers and clients.
• Results-oriented, with the ability to make decisions and work independently.
• Recognized as an experienced professional within the industry.
• ACII qualification preferred.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and broadening business skills.

 

 

What we offer in return!

Generous pension, and annual 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 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.

 

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know in your application or in any future discussions with our recruiters.

 

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