Since launching our Real Estate Industry Practice in 2018 we have enjoyed significant growth and developed a strong reputation, with a particular specialism for leading pan European programmes.  Real Estate is a key strategic growth priority for Chubb, and we are expanding our proposition focusing on growth in the UK regions and in mid-market. This is an exciting investment, and a great opportunity to join Chubb in a growth area and be part of bringing a new proposition to the market. This is a dynamic and fast-growing team, and the role offers an excellent career path for the successful candidate.

Role Purpose:

The primary purpose of this role is to underwrite Property and Liability risks for Real Estate clients, ranging in size from lower mid-market / single property risks to large scheduled & Major Accounts / multinational. Initially the focus will be new business, but over time also managing some renewal business. 

The geographical scope of the role is UK Regions (supporting our offices in Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Maidstone), plus some London broker business. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our UKI distribution team and local property managers and will develop key broker and client relationships. 

The successful candidate will work closely with our claims, risk engineering and global services team to provide excellent service to our brokers and clients. They will also work closely with our other underwriting teams to provide cross-lines solutions.

Key responsibilities:

Underwriting – Underwrite new business and renewal accounts according to defined underwriting guidelines and strategies Financial - Contribute towards achieving the Real Estate financial plan Compliance and Procedures - Meet company standards in respect of policy documentation, contract certainty, peer review, audit, compliance, legal and regulatory requirements. Chubb Representative - Represent and promote Chubb to brokers and clients.  Represent the Real Estate team internally at production, renewal and other internal Chubb meetings. Business Development - Proactively develop relationships with key brokers and clients to ensure profitable and sustainable growth, in conjunction with distribution and other key stakeholders.  Cross-sell - Pro-actively maximise cross-selling opportunities through collaboration with Chubb colleagues

Skills & Experience required: 

Good working knowledge of the insurance market, and experience of dealing with brokers and clientsResults driven with ability to make decisions and work on your own initiativeDesire to continue to develop technical and broader business skillsProperty underwriting knowledge and experience is essential. Liability knowledge and experience is preferred but not essentialExperience working with Real Estate clients and brokers is an advantage but not essentialMultinational experience is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided

We offer in return!

Competitive salary & pension scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, hybrid working options, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & development offerings, Employee Assistance program.

Integrity. client focus. respect. excellence. teamwork

Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to its clients. A business that’s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that’s collaborative and supportive.

Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know.