Executive Underwriter, Environmental

Executive Underwriter Westchester Environmental is looking for an applicant to fill the position of Executive Underwriter supporting our Midwest & West Regions. Westchester Environmental writes both contractors and consultants across multiple industries. This underwriter will be charged with directly underwriting, managing, and growing a book consisting mainly of Environmental Contractors/Consultants package, manufacturers products pollution, monoline premises pollution and contractors' pollution liability accounts. The underwriter will be responsible for aggressively marketing to their assigned brokers to bring in opportunities and will work closely with the respective zonal manager, EVP for Westchester Environmental, as well as various Business Development Managers across the region to position this portfolio within Westchester Environmental's strategy for growth and profit.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

Soliciting new and renewal submissions from appointed wholesaler brokers.

Ability to handle and understand wholesale submission volume

Determines terms and conditions and complex rating plans.

Quote/Bind coverage.

Documenting the underwriting files to company/division expectations.

Handle files and portfolios within underwriting authority.

Takes ownership of given production goals and utilizes all available department resources to achieve said goals.

Local and regional broker visitations/travel is expected.

Presenting and communicating the Chubb/Westchester products and marketing material

Profitability & Production:

Goal Achievement - Delivering upon the established New and Renewal business goals as provided by the Regional Underwriting Manager.

Growth Strategies - Executing upon the assigned roles per the regional marketing plans and strategies. This includes:

Client & broker relations including sales calls & attendant strategies

Completing target account responsibilities & cross sell strategies

Underwriting Integrity - Achieving all underwriting standards as outlined by the CHUBB Westchester Specialty Environmental Division home office and all applicable Underwriting Guidelines, Authorities, and Position Papers.

Risk selection:

Fundamentals of coverage, terms and conditions- Ability to offer coverage, terms and conditions which generate a profit for the Company while meeting the needs of the customer.

Risk Assessment- Ability to identify risk exposures, special or common hazards, and appropriate controls. Ability to select risk based on exposure and risk analysis. Ability to analyze claims and quantify losses.

Performance will be measured by:

Achievement of premium goals & budgets

Adherence to underwriting goals, guidelines & objectives

Adherence to departmental workflow and service standards

Qualitative assessment of underwriting decisions

Results of internal and external underwriting audits

New business submission and quote activity

Marketing activity

Qualifications Minimum of 3-5 Years Underwriting experience

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Experience in the wholesale/E&S insurance industry

Experience in underwriting environmental lines of business. This includes but is not limited to the following coverage lines: Commercial General Liability, Contractors Pollution Liability, Professional Liability, Site Pollution Liability, Excess Liability, Business Auto

Ability to review and analyze environmental due diligence

Ability to review, evaluate, and develop coverage forms and endorsements

Negotiation & presentation skills

Proven broker relations & customer management skill set

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, share knowledge, and develop staff

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point

Technical capabilities (ability to work comfortably with various IT systems)

The pay range for the role is $110,000 to $160,000. The specific offer will depend on an applicant's skills and other factors. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Chubb offers a comprehensive benefits package, more details on which can be found on our careers website.

About Us Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance, and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally. At Chubb, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to it. Our policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other conditions or opportunities of employment, without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, age, and pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by law. Performance and qualifications are the only basis upon which we hire, assign, promote, compensate, develop and retain employees. Chubb prohibits all unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.

Job Info Job Identification 35692

Job Schedule Full time

Regular or Temporary Regular

Job Category Underwriting

Business Unit United States

Legal Employer ACE American Insurance Company

Posting Date 08/26/2026, 04:00 AM