Chubb · 3 months ago
VP, Commercial Insurance Manager
1001 G Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20001, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$160K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expChubb is a world leader in insurance, and they are seeking a strategic and dynamic leader to manage their Commercial Insurance operations in Washington DC. The role involves accountability for profit and growth, managing underwriting operations, and fostering relationships within the territory.
Commercial InsuranceFinancial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsuranceMortgageRisk Management
Responsibilities
Responsible for the profit, growth and fostering of internal and external relationships of a Commercial Insurance book within the DC, VA and MD territory
Directly accountable for the middle market P&C branch underwriting operation and results, including driving new business production and retention efforts for all Commercial Insurance P&C lines of business
Reporting to this position is a total of 6 direct reports, including 3 CIS underwriters, 1 Property underwriter, 1 Marine, 1 CAP
This Manager is responsible for hiring, retention, performance management, compensation and technical training and coaching and development of underwriting staff
The Manager is also responsible for advancing the sales and marketing expertise of the local CI P&C team
Specific responsibilities include:
P&L - Accountability (premium, profitability, growth, retention, and expense plans/results) for middle market Property & Casualty business credited to Washington DC ($105M YE 2025 GWP)
Effective influence and management of cored underwriters servicing Washington DC but reporting through Philadelphia branches in Tech, Life Sciences, Financial Institutions, Energy, Excess and other niche product areas
Portfolio Management/LOB - Direct profit and loss responsibility for field (middle market) business; coordination, agency management, and production responsibility across CI P&C product portfolio
Coordination and collaboration with the P&C Underwriting Center
Underwriting Strategy Execution - Manages execution of new middle market underwriting and renewal underwriting strategy
Grow Specialties lines of business through collaboration, marketing, targeting, cross sell and execution; multinational, A&H, inland marine, environmental and financial lines
Technical UW/Referral Resource - In collaboration with Product, serves as technical resource for referrals and underwriting authority for the excess casualty, core commercial and monoline property underwriters
Point of contact for branch risks which fall outside of field authority; coordinate efforts with Home Office/Product and Segment leaders
Quality Assurance - Monitors underwriting quality through self-audit process
Marketplace Focus - Develop opportunities particular to the marketplace and provide customized insurance solutions through local and cored resources
Marketing Strategy and Execution - Works closely with Field Operations on development and execution of marketing strategy and coordinates marketing and production activities within the Branch for the Property & Casualty portfolio of CI business
Business Development - Directs business development activities and provides guidance for implementing sales and/or product launches
Producer Management: -Primary responsibility for managing regional/local producer plant; responsible for cohesive and consistent agency management strategies across assigned locations
Facilitates product education/appetite; serves as point person for key local producer relationships
Budget and Expense Administration - Oversees business and budget planning for all business produced within the Washington DC P&C portfolio
Ensures effective expense administration
Staff Development and Staff Administration (including Performance Management and Compensation) for the local underwriting team – Accountable for new hire onboarding, training and developing, succession planning, culture of inclusion, coaching and mentoring and retention of staff
Ensure effective deployment of staff for Washington, DC Branch
Oversee workflows, staffing resources, and appropriate application of technology to ensure efficient, cost-effective field operation
Collaborate with HR on performance management and compensation process
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years commercial underwriting experience and prior leadership experience preferred
Understanding of middle market Property & Casualty products and appetite
Strong understanding of field distribution plant (broker, regional, independent agents)
People management skills
Strong technical/underwriting leadership skills to manage a team of multi-discipline commercial underwriters
Advanced marketing and sales skills
Builds Strategic Relationships
Drives Customer Focus
Demonstrates Agility
Drives Execution
Exerts Operational Decision Making
Exhibits Skillful Communication
Benefits
Discretionary annual incentive program
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Chubb
Chubb is a mortgage firm that offers risk management, property, health, personal, business, health, home, and life insurance.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10.25BKey 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
Annmarie Dugan Hagan
CFO Operations Technology & Transformation Chubb Group
John Keogh
President & Chief Operating Officer
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