Techlines Senior Underwriter, Benelux

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Role Purpose:
To set, implement and achieve underwriting profit goals in accordance with business plan with a special focus on middle market (clients with a turnover between EUR 50 - 500 mln). Ability to manage multinational accounts is an asset.

To contribute to the growth of the Benelux portfolio whilst maintaining the appropriate level of underwriting discipline, consistency of approach towards risk selection, pricing, and the correct use of capacity whilst recognising market conditions.

Responsibilities:
Underwrite new business and renewals according to defined underwriting guidelines, specified budget and local business plan.

Portfolio Management:
In coordination with the Techlines Manager and Sales and Distribution, define and build an underwriting strategy, forecast and portfolio management in order to achieve underwriting profitability.

Ensure quality control within defined area of responsibility by undertaking quantitative underwriting review to develop best performers segments.

Product Development:
Identify and develop products/tools within Techlines in order to improve line penetration within the market.

The above involves collaborating with peers within and across business lines in Europe.

Sales Discipline:
To represent and promote Chubb to brokers increasing Chubb market visibility with a special focus on middle market.

Have a clear targeting and define a visit plan to brokers.

Pipeline Management

Maximise cross selling in collaboration with other lines of business.

Work closely with Sales and Distribution to ensure we optimise all new business opportunities and we reinforce our brand within the broker community.

Reinforce Chubb’s presence in the multinational segment.

Compliance and procedures:
Comply with all policies, controls, authorities and reporting requirements.

Work within the framework of Chubb service standards, meeting company standards in respect of policy documentation, timeframe for quoting new and renewal business, auditing and compliance issues

Work within the framework of Chubb ethical standards.

Support and coordination with other internal structures to ensure the right running of the business: Claims, Operations, Finance, etc

Qualifications

Technical Engineering background with minimum 5 years experience in a similar function.
Proficiency in English, Dutch and French.
At least 5 years’ experience as Construction Underwriter handling middle market and multinational accounts.
Used to work in a Multinational company.
Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the product line, the Benelux insurance market and Competitors.
Solid experience of dealing with brokers and clients. Ability to negotiate and get profitable business in accordance with company UW guidelines
Results driven with ability to make own decisions within the scope of technical underwriting guides and developed strategy line and work on own initiative.
An experienced professional who is recognized externally.
Excellent communication and commercial skills.
Can Do attitude
Excellent team worker.
Client orientated and business focused.
Understanding on how individual underwriting decisions impact on business results
Advance user of Microsoft office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Experience in public tendering processes is a plus