Job Description

Underwriter, Marine & Specialty

(Candidate with less experience will be considered for the position of Assistant Underwriter)

This position is principally responsible for underwriting, administration and operation of existing portfolios in Marine & Specialty business. Assist the team to generate new business with the focus on the development of the portfolios.

Responsibilities:

• Review new submission and renewals of Cargo, Freight Forwarder Liability, Hull and Fine and Specie risks within assigned authority limits
• Analyze all pertinent data to determine acceptability of risks according to established underwriting standards
• Review endorsements on existing policies to identify any change in original coverage or amounts
• Evaluate, accept, reject or modify risks within established underwriting guidelines and authorities
• Promote Chubb coverage, products and services to the producers; maintain and promote satisfactory service relationship with producer staff in order to obtain necessary underwriting information and obtain new / targeted business
• Provide assistance on underwriting / administration matters to underwriting team and managers, where necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Preferably 2 years of experience in Marine or Fine Art insurance, Shipping or Logistics; candidates with relevant working experience and transferrable skills will also be considered
• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a confident manner
• Mature, disciplined, self-motivated, and eager to learn
• Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese; proficiency in Mandarin is a plus