Underwriter, Small Business

Company: Chubb
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description Chubb is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Underwriter to drive growth initiatives in the P&C New Business Underwriting team and manage large portfolio opportunities. This role requires leveraging Chubb’s full suite of Property and Casualty products to craft tailored solutions for our clients, in a growing market opportunity. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commercial multi-line underwriting acumen and demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with a focus on profitability and growth. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Underwriting responsibilities include: evaluating, accepting, rejecting, or modifying Small Business risks within established underwriting guidelines and authority utilizing Chubb’s Small Business on-line platform. Demonstrate strong underwriting quality and profitability through appropriate risk assessment and documentation Takes ownership for an assigned territory and communicates underwriting decisions quickly and effectively with assigned agents. Develop and maintain strategic relationships within the Chubb organization to enhance profitability and growth within the assigned territory Identify and drive enterprise cross-sell opportunities utilizing Chubb’s full product suite, to include Financial and Management lines, for assigned book. Understands the unique needs of the small business owner and partners with agents to craft a specialized policy and sell Chubb’s Small Business value proposition This position is for New Business Underwriting Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience We are looking for an experienced candidate that is highly motivated to succeed, has strong desk management competencies and is results oriented. Candidate must have a minimum of 2-4 years of multi-line underwriting experience within the Small Business space and possess knowledge of policy issuance and processing center workflows Must possess a strong commercial multi-line underwriting acumen with the ability to handle and make rapid decisions on small business risks Demonstrate tenacious problem solving skills and the ability to adapt to change as the company advances its strategic vision Strong sales acumen, effective communication and creative marketing skills are critical; must be able to demonstrate success with managing tight time frames, high volumes of work, agency relationships and positioning Chubb’s strengths within Small Business Exhibit a strong entrepreneurial attitude needed to build a high performing territory A strong track record of service orientation is required. Knowledge and proficiency with technical issues, compliance, coverage, products and pricing strategies expected Proficient in using the company’s commercial rating and policy issuance systems and software programs (MS Word, Excel) needed to conduct daily business Travel

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