Accident & Health Underwriter, Wa

Chubb is the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer. With operations in 54 countries and territories, 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.

Chubb Australia is currently experiencing a period of accelerated growth, and as we continue to excel and make our mark in the local market, we are looking for high potential individuals to join our dynamic and fast paced team.

Your Role

You will be responsible for meeting production, underwriting, and profitability targets within the WA Accident & Health division by underwriting new business, renewals, and endorsement changes based on underwriting guidelines and process flows issued by A&H. In addition, the A&H Underwriter is expected to provide exceptional customer service to Chubb’s producers and customers by maintaining relationships with an existing portfolio of producers while sourcing and growing new broker relationships.

**Your Responsibilities**:
**Underwriting Quality and Expertise**:
Evaluate, accept, or decline new business, renewal business, and endorsement requests based on Chubb underwriting guidelines to ensure profitability and growth of the A&H portfolio
Achieve or exceed retention targets for renewals both on a premium and policy count basis
Achieve or exceed quality audit expectations and ensure thorough and accurate file documentation is upheld
Prepare referrals to senior underwriters, providing risk analysis, rating and recommendations
Play a key role in Peer Review audits as directed
Assist A&H Manager, WA/SA/NT in providing input on profit analysis, market, and environment analysis

**Broker Relations and Service Delivery**:
Establish and maintain professional, strong, long-term working relationships with producers through regular scheduling and attendance of broker visitations
Where applicable, establish relationships with a set number of new producers (new meaning new to Chubb)
Monitor workloads and manage peak periods where required. i.e. seasonal business
Ensure all work processes align with and adhere to Chubb customer service expectations
Foster and promote a culture of excellence in service delivery through your communication and professionalism with internal and external stakeholders

**Team Collaboration & Operational Efficiency**:
Solicit and share information on competitors pricing, product and selection criteria and suggest adjustments in business approach accordingly
Ensure that process improvements are effectively executed, and benefits realised
Assist peers and managers with product and business queries
Assist members of the Claims Department with any queries

**Qualifications**:
Your Skills & Experience

Strong written and oral communication skills
A solid understanding of the Accident & Health product suite
Strong negotiation and marketing skills
Strong organisational and analytical skills
Strong understanding of underwriting policy practice and policy documentation requirements, including terms and conditions as defined by industry regulations
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint proficiency
Understanding of the insurance industry and Chubb’s position in the market

Chubb is committed to equal employment and celebrates individual differences by creating a workplace environment in which everyone feels welcomed, respected and valued. We offer you the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and agile environment where continuous development is encouraged throughout your career, both locally and globally. Some additional benefits offered include a flexible working approach via our “My One Thing” initiative, education assistance, dress for your day every Friday, promotion of health and wellbeing (including discounted health insurance, daily breakfast and fresh fruit), and the option to enrol into the Chubb Limited discounted stock purchasing scheme.