The primary purpose of this role is the management and leadership of the Irish Commercial underwriting team. Working closely with the Commercial Insurance Manager, you will set the vision and plan, build, and support the day-to-day needs of the team, plus play an active part in supporting the talent and development needs of underwriters. You will report to the Commercial Insurance Manager for Ireland, working closely with distribution to deliver on key performance indicators.
Any candidate should have an underwriting background and be capable of holding high levels of underwriting authority in at least one core line of business. You should also be interested in and capable of operating with understanding and influence across other line of business. This new role will focus on new business growth and renewal retention across Property and Casualty Package lines.
You will obtain and analyse account-specific information and ensures accuracy of risk report, utilising our internal systems and develops information and recommendations based on the account analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Growth of Commercial/ Middle Market package/ multiline business (as defined by UKI Commercial Insurance leadership)
- Execution of the financial plan is a critical responsibility for this role, and regular financial forecasting and updates will be required.
- Build and maintain relationships with a panel of brokers, maintain regular dialogue with brokers and clients to obtain and act on their feedback.
- Regularly conduct and share market research and intelligence.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders including but not limited to BDMs, LOB leaders, and the Head of CI to drive cross-sell opportunities and report back on our Commercial Multiline parameters.
- Obtains and analyses account-specific information and ensures accuracy and compliance with underwriting strategy and authority.
- Ownership of the monitoring of the portfolio and caseload of both the team and individual team members
- Underwriting background and be capable of holding high levels of underwriting authority in both property and casualty. Interested in and capable of operating with understanding and influence across other lines of business.
- Under minimal direction, works within delegated underwriting authority.
- Strong expertise in risk analysis, interpretation and analysis of claims, and appropriate deployment of loss control resources.
- Experience of underwriting and servicing multinational clients and has knowledge of program structure and compliance requirements.
We offer in return!
Competitive salary & pension scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, hybrid working options, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & development offerings, Employee Assistance program.
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About 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.
