Property Underwriting Assistant

About Chubb

Chubb is a leading global insurance provider operating in 54 countries and territories. It offers a wide range of commercial and personal property and casualty insurance services, along with personal accident, supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance. With approximately 40,000 employees and strong financial standing, Chubb is recognized for its extensive product range, broad distribution network, and commitment to servicing and settling claims equitably and promptly. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is part of the S&P 500 index. Additional details can be found at Chubb's website.

Role Overview

Chubb is inviting applications for a Property Underwriting Assistant to join the New Zealand Property Underwriting team. This full-time onsite position in Auckland offers a chance to develop underwriting expertise while enhancing client service quality. The role centers on policy administration and comprehensive support to underwriters, encompassing collaboration with brokers and diverse placements including Indigenous and multinational accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for processing Property business.
• Compile and prepare underwriting files for policy renewals and new business submissions.
• Enter and manage data within underwriting systems, including submission information, policy specifications, claims records, and catastrophe modelling data.
• Generate quotes following underwriting directives.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Credit Control, Claims, and Risk Management.
• Follow up with brokers to obtain missing documents and coordinate premium invoicing.
• Process endorsements and premium adjustments, including quoting and binding.
• Support reconciliation of overdue financial items.
• Maintain complete, precise, and audit-compliant underwriting files.
• Keep accurate records of policies and workflow status.
• Contribute as a subject matter expert to the development and testing of business processing systems.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the New Zealand Property Manager.

Candidate Requirements

• Proficient computer skills and comfort using diverse systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Dedication to high-quality, accurate work on the first attempt.
• Aptitude for building and maintaining productive working relationships.
• Experience managing tasks under strict deadlines and meeting service level agreements.
• A proactive, cooperative, and team-oriented mindset.
• Advanced analytical and organizational competencies.
• Possession of or progress towards ANZIIF qualifications is advantageous.

Why Join Chubb?

This role offers a valuable opportunity to advance your career in underwriting within a dynamic and supportive environment. You will gain extensive exposure to the full policy lifecycle while working alongside a committed team focused on high performance.

Diversity and Inclusion

Chubb fosters an inclusive, flexible, and fair workplace culture. All community members are encouraged to apply, and accommodations can be made throughout the recruitment process to meet individual needs or disabilities. Candidates requiring adjustments are invited to communicate these when applying.