• Job Description

  Req#: 524997
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  Combined Insurance, a Chubb Company, is seeking a Vice President, Corporate Communications leader to join our fast-paced, high energy, growing company. We are proud of our tradition of success in the insurance industry of over 100 years. Come join our team of hard-working, talented professionals!
  JOB SUMMARY
  The VP, Corporate Communications is responsible for Combined Insurance North America external and internal communications strategies and execution, including: public and media relations, executive communications, internal (employee and sales/field) communications, social media and corporate social responsibility. This individual will interface with Chubb North America Communications and Marketing leadership to drive aligned strategy and execution for internal and external communications that support the Combined and Chubb brands. The role will also interface with Combined HR leadership to ensure timely and appropriate employee and HR communications. The position requires a self-motivated, dynamic communications professional who is passionate about creative storytelling, building brands through compelling content, and leading communications that enhance the overall experience for both customers and employees. The VP, Corporate Communications will report to Combined’s SVP, Chief Marketing Officer and be part of the Combined North America and Marketing & Communications leadership teams.
  RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop and execute Combined North America corporate communications strategies, including public relations, executive, social, employee and field communications and community relations.
  • Partner with Chubb Marketing and Communications teams in support of Chubb Workplace Benefits and Combined North America business and marketing opportunities.
  • Manage the overall PR calendar, media contacts, and other company networking/PR opportunities/contacts, and databases, such as Cision and PR Newswire.
  • Matrix with Combined Canada Marketing and Communications colleagues for Canada-specific opportunities and execution.
  • Responsible for creating multi-channel communication plans & campaigns (i.e., stakeholders, audience, vehicles, calendar/timelines) aligned with the communications/business strategy.
  • Monitor press and social media while continuously and proactively seeking PR opportunities to enhance Combined Insurance’s and Chubb Workplace Benefits brand positioning.
  • Oversee Social Media team to provide a continuous flow of captivating content for the various audiences—influencers, customers, partners, community and employees.
  • Partner with HR and other business partners to ensure clear and timely employee communications that drive positive employee engagement, awareness and understanding.
  • Work with the Office of the President to develop and distribute targeted executive communications to external market and internal company stakeholders.
  • Lead the community relations, events & sponsorships planning with key charitable/community organizations.
  • Oversee and frequently write external and internal communications, such as press releases, media alerts, articles, case studies, thought leadership articles, social media blogs, executive employee communications and more.
  • Oversee quarterly PR/Media/Communications reporting to Combined and Chubb leadership.
  • Manage PR agency and staff and participate in marketing and other business leadership meetings as necessary.
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  SKILLS
  • Strong understanding of and experience in press and media relations, contact management, and tools and technologies to distribute, monitor and report on public relations opportunities and activities
  • Strong understanding of communication and marketing channels, including digital and social media
  • Prior experience in insurance, health insurance and/or employee benefits related field preferred
  • Outstanding written communication skills—writes creative, compelling, and grammatically correct communications, which incorporate key messages for the intended audience
  • Possess strong ability to multi-task in order to handle a number of projects at once, while remaining flexible to changing business requirements and priorities
  • A background in generating and pitching story ideas, arranging and managing interview logistics, creating media lists, handling media monitoring, and researching interview opportunities for spokespeople, etc.
  • Ability to solve problems and handle complex detail. Uses independent judgment and takes initiative in absence of specific directions. Must have strong personal drive and initiative.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with a good sense for presentation, layout, and design.
  • Strong performance orientation with a demonstrated ability to execute under tight deadlines
  • Highest degree of integrity and ethics
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • 10+ years of experience in Public Relations, corporate communications or PR agency, with minimum 5 in a leadership capacity; HR/internal communications a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, marketing and/or communications
  • Excellent interpersonal, consultative and communication (verbal and written) skills – highly collaborative with demonstrated ability to build strong relationships at all levels in a matrixed global organization
  OUR BENEFITS
  As a Chubb corporate employee, you have access to one of the most comprehensive benefit plans in the business, designed to meet your needs and help you reach your financial goals. Chubb is committed to supporting its employees with a comprehensive compensation package that is appropriate in the market where they work. Below are several of the many benefits we offer our employees:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • A company-match 401(k) plan
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee referral bonuses
  ABOUT COMBINED INSURANCE
  
  Combined Insurance Company of America is a Chubb company and a leading provider of supplemental accident, health, disability, and life insurance products in North America. Headquartered in Chicago, and celebrating 100 years in business, we are committed to making the world of supplemental insurance easy to access and understand. The company has an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau and an A + (Superior) financial strength rating by A.M. Best. We are ranked by VIQTORY as the number one Military Friendly® Employer in 2022 (over $1 billion revenue category), marking Combined's eleventh consecutive year on the Top 10 list.
  ABOUT CHUBB
  
  Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, 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. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 31,000 people worldwide.
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  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 retaliationagainst any individual who reports discrimination or harassment.
  
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  Chubb Limited, incorporated in Zürich, Switzerland, is the parent company of Chubb, a global provider of insurance products covering property and casualty, accident and health, reinsurance, and life insurance and the largest publicly traded property an...

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