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Chubb · 1 day ago

Underwriter, Ocean Cargo

Chubb is a world leader in insurance, and they are seeking a skilled Marine Underwriter to join its Middle Market Commercial Insurance practice. The Marine Underwriter will manage a renewal book and new business goals while collaborating with a large team to drive profitable growth in marine coverages.

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Responsibilities

The Marine Underwriter will be responsible for a renewal book of $3M - $4M and a new business goal of approximately $1M-$2M annually
This position will be responsible for driving profitable growth with Northeast region agents and brokers
Ideally, this Underwriter will underwrite ocean cargo, builder’s risk, civil construction projects, fine arts, contractors’ equipment, motor truck cargo, transit, installation floaters, equipment dealers, and other marine coverages
This position will collaborate within a large team of commercial underwriters, operations, claims, marketing, and Home Office management as necessary
Underwriting duties will include developing and negotiating price, coverage, terms and conditions for all new business and renewals while actively identifying account rounding opportunities for other Chubb practices
This position must collaborate with other underwriters, operations, claims, marketing, and home office management as necessary
The underwriter must implement and manage effective pricing and rate strategies that will produce profitability, book growth, and successful producer relations
Strong sales and marketing skills are critical; must be able to demonstrate successful agency and broker management, including building, maintaining, and managing producer and customer relationships
Ability to identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources
Knowledge of marketing principles, pricing/rate strategies and how to apply them to attain underwriting profit
Candidate must possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process, with a solid background in risk analysis
Candidate must have ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and collaborate with a team of underwriters, claims and loss control personnel
Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products, and pricing strategies expected

Qualification

Inland marine underwritingOcean cargo underwritingMarketing principlesRisk analysisNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

2+ years of experience in inland marine or ocean cargo
Must have proven marketing and negotiation skills
Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills
Focused knowledge and experience in inland marine or ocean cargo. Experience underwriting both coverages is a plus
Underwriting duties will include developing and negotiating price, coverage, terms and conditions for all new business and renewals while actively identifying account rounding opportunities for other Chubb practices
This position must collaborate with other underwriters, operations, claims, marketing, and home office management as necessary
The underwriter must implement and manage effective pricing and rate strategies that will produce profitability, book growth, and successful producer relations
Strong sales and marketing skills are critical; must be able to demonstrate successful agency and broker management, including building, maintaining, and managing producer and customer relationships
Ability to identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources
Knowledge of marketing principles, pricing/rate strategies and how to apply them to attain underwriting profit
Candidate must possess a high degree of proficiency with the underwriting process, with a solid background in risk analysis
Candidate must have ability to effectively interact with all levels of customers and collaborate with a team of underwriters, claims and loss control personnel
Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products, and pricing strategies expected

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Discretionary annual incentive program

Company

Chubb is a mortgage firm that offers risk management, property, health, personal, business, health, home, and life insurance.

H1B Sponsorship

Chubb has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$10.25B
Key Investors
Berkshire Hathaway
2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
2024-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B
2024-05-15Post Ipo Equity· $6.7B

Leadership Team

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Annmarie Dugan Hagan
CFO Operations Technology & Transformation Chubb Group
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John Keogh
President & Chief Operating Officer
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