The Underwriting Operations Technician role is to provide consistent and efficient end to end support for offline business handled in the UWR Centre, as well as support for language dependent tasks in branch. This includes, but is not limited, to tasks such as entering data into underwriting and various other systems required to track business, bespoke certificates, sanction checks, broker contact management, support project related tasks, QA, handling internal and external enquiries and credit control resolution. This role reports directly to the Hub Team Leader.
Responsibilities:
Process Management and Customer Service
- Support rules-based branch activities that require language skills and technical ability, utilizing active listening to confirm understanding and address customer needs effectively.
- Book premiums for all lines of business onto business systems within agreed Service Level Agreement (SLAs).
- Prepare required policy documentation within agreed SLAs and quality standards and in line with Underwriter requirements.
- Provide operational support for Offline business, demonstrating strong customer service support skills.
- Manage broker queries related to Offline business, applying customer knowledge to resolve issues efficiently.
- Own the centralized processes of Operations QA and reporting, ensuring operational excellence.
- Support the management of Credit Control queries and conduct root cause analysis using data analysis skills.
- Contribute to continuous process improvement across Operations by identifying opportunities and providing feedback.
- Manage manual processing fallouts, employing troubleshooting skills to resolve issues.
- Prepare underwriting files for renewal ensuring files are complete and meet audit requirements.
- Ensure policy tracking/workflow tools are accurate and reflect the current status of policies.
- Support the development and implementation of business processing tools by acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and assisting in requirements gathering and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Perform any other ad hoc duties allocated by the Team Leader.
Service Delivery & Quality Adherence
- Maintain data quality through accurate input, demonstrating attention to detail.
- Adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure service delivery effectiveness.
- Lead change by owning processes, including systems UATs, and act as a key contact for new projects.
- Build strong working relationships with local teams and brokers, functioning as a trusted advisor.
- Adhere to Chubb information security standards (GDPR) and robust Quality Framework standards and procedures.
- Work within the framework of our ethical and service standards.
Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with all respective areas to ensure efficient working practices, identifying process improvements and providing feedback to reduce rework or errors.
- Identify regular opportunities for improvement and support Business Improvement Initiatives and strategic projects.
- Proactively escalate problems via management, using problem-solving skills.
- Engage in reviews of documented processes and procedures to ensure operational excellence.
Team Involvement
- Participate in all regular team forums, including team meetings, monthly forums, and team events, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in Insurance is Preferred
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Fluent level in English. Native lor bilingual level of French or Dutch is essential.
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
Customer-oriented attitude with strong customer service skills.
Strong attention to detail and a desire to deliver high-quality results.
Problem-solving ability and decisiveness.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Previous experience in an underwriting support role and an insurance background is preferred.
Minimum High School Certificate.
Confident with effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
Timeliness and execution in task completion.
What we offer in return:
32 days of vacation a year
2 days working from home option + additional flexible days
Working from home allowance
Entry time flexibility
Private medical insurance
Life and accident insurance
Meal allowance
Pension plan
Stock purchase plan
Flexible compensation scheme
Wellhub
Employee assistance program
Comprehensive Learning & Development offer
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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all of our employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category.
Applicants for positions with Chubb Spain must be legally authorized to work in Spain.
