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Executive Underwriter- Ocean Marine, Cargo

$132.2k - $257.1k

AXA XL Ltd

Americas Regional Marine Cargo Product Line Manager

AXA XL's Marine team adds insight and creativity to solid analytics and expertise by providing intelligent solutions that meet the individual needs of our clients by providing effective underwriting, valuable risk engineering, and global claims capabilities. Businesses that are moving the world forward choose AXA XL as their partner because of our responsive and experienced underwriters.

Working as an integral part of the Marine Underwriting team, you will be focused on securing new business opportunities and servicing an existing book by providing leading-edge client focused solutions with an emphasis on Marine Hull & Liabilities. You will develop and structure tailor-made solutions to the most complex risks to win new business and retain existing customers following Underwriting guidelines.

As a key member of our Marine Underwriting Team, you play an integral role in increasing market share while maintaining the highest standards of underwriting as you review, evaluate, select, classify, price, rate and quote risks that are determined to be acceptable.

Essential Responsibilities

As a key member of the Americas Ocean Marine Underwriting team, this role consists of two core deliverables. What will your essential responsibilities include?

  • Accountable for soliciting and underwriting risks in support of the successful execution of territorial strategic operating and marketing plans, ensuring delivery of positive financial performance.
  • Oversight of proper risk selection, mix of business management, pricing strategies, adherence to underwriting guidelines, quality analysis for Ocean Cargo.
  • Handle large and complex placements
  • Responsible for an annual production plan to maintain & grow existing relationships, assist with geographical expansion, and identify new producer appointments.
  • Provide necessary underwriting and tactical support to peer underwriters and junior underwriters.
  • Collaborate with other business units to advance the enterprise and reputation of the marine unit within the enterprise and identify cross-sell opportunities
  • Assist the marine leadership team as necessary on project work to expand the appetite and product offerings of the marine unit.

You will report to the Head of Marine.

Required Skills and Qualifications

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

  • A bachelor's Degree is required for this role. Designations or progress towards same is preferred including, but not limited to: CPCU, CIC, AU, AAI, CLCS, CRM, and ARM, preferred.
  • Extensive Ocean Cargo insurance underwriting experience, including Multinational Programs.
  • Recognized expert and specialization in the ocean marine insurance industry.
  • Business development leader with a successful track record driving profitable growth.
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication, networking, marketing, collaboration skills evidencing public speaking and presentation experience.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, producers and trading partners.
  • Effective technical skills with Microsoft Office (including Excel) and other relevant systems. Travel of up to 15% of the time is anticipated.
Who We Are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What We Offer

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

  • Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
  • Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
  • Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
  • Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

  • Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
  • Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
  • Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
  • AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL .

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 132,200-257,100.

Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL's benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2026.

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