Underwriter, Energy - Military Veterans
at Combined Insurance
The Energy Practice in the Southwest Region is an exciting and dynamic place for individuals who are seeking career opportunity and advancement. The Commercial Insurance team has an opening for a Senior Underwriter to join our Energy Practice (salary and title commensurate with experience level). This is a high-impact role that is focused on growing a Property and Casualty book comprised of Package, Automobile, Pollution, Workers' Compensation, Umbrella and International. Multi-line experience is encouraged. This position can be in one of the following branch offices - Dallas, Houston or Denver.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Underwriter with Chubb's Energy department will manage approximately a $7-10 million book of business in their assigned territory. The Underwriter must develop book growth, maintain superior internal and external relationships and implement effective and profitable pricing strategies.
This individual will also have accountability for the financial performance of this book of business, achieving growth for the branch. We are seeking someone who will identify opportunities for growth within new and existing production sources, identify cross sell opportunities, conduct agency planning/goal setting and make regular broker and insured visits based on monthly goals. The assigned territory will be diverse and can include agents located in Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado.
Demonstration of the following skills and abilities:
- Strong sales and marketing skills along with the ability to position accounts and close deals.
- Demonstrated success in marketing, producer/book management and new business development.
- Ability to successfully negotiate on all levels with both internal and external partners and nurture key producer relations.
- High proficiency with the underwriting process and risk analysis.
- Effective desk management.
- Exemplary ability to effectively interact with customers and coworkers at all levels.
- Knowledge and proficiency with underwriting technical issues, compliance, coverage, products, pricing & strategies.
- Results orientation, entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen, self-motivation and strong ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Responsible for the professional development, retention, and performance assessment of team members.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years underwriting experience within the Energy industry and/or Commercial experience with a desire to specialize in the Energy sectors of Power Generation, Petroleum, and Mining
- Experience with multiple lines of insurance
- Bachelor's degree
- Knowledge of insurance industry
- Knowledge of underwriting concepts, practices, and procedures
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Oral and written communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Marketing skills-Broker and Client
- Leadership skills
Houston, TX
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