Senior Underwriter, Aerospace - CGM

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance life insurance to a diverse group of clients. Our London Aviation Team is dynamic, collaborative, and driven by a shared ambition to lead the market and deliver outstanding results for our clients and partners. We are searching for a Senior Aerospace Underwriter to form a key part of this team. In this role, you will help drive the growth of our aerospace portfolio with key brokers and clients, while maintaining and developing a portfolio of existing accounts. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing group that values expertise, innovation, and teamwork, where your contributions will help shape the future of aviation insurance at Chubb.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite and approve complex new business and renewals in line with Chubb’s underwriting guidelines, budget, and strategic business plan.
• Lead the development, management, and growth of a robust portfolio of aerospace accounts, including high‑value and complex risks.
• Serve as a senior ambassador for Chubb, representing the company to brokers, clients, and industry bodies, and promoting Chubb’s expertise and market leadership.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to shape underwriting strategy, set forecasts, and drive portfolio management to achieve and exceed profitability targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and brokers, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Maintain high‑level communication with internal teams and external partners, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and Chubb’s risk management standards.
• Mentor and support the development of junior underwriters, sharing expertise and best practices.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years of aviation (underwriting/broking) or relevant market experience, with a proven track record in handling complex risks.
• Deep understanding of the insurance market, with established relationships with brokers and clients.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to make decisions independently and guide others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate at senior levels.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills, with experience in portfolio analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with underwriting tools and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality service to clients and colleagues.
• ACII qualification (or equivalent) preferred and/or commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Pension and annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days
• 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 in your application or in any future discussions with our recruiters.