Underwriter II

Excess Casualty Underwriter

AXA XL's Excess Casualty business unit offers Umbrella and Excess Liability coverage to North American based Insureds. Underwriting teams are based in the United States, Bermuda and Canada. Coverage is written on an occurrence, claims-made or occurrence reported basis. Our broad range of appetite includes clients in manufacturing, retail, hospitality, real estate, banking, wholesale distribution and many more.

Essential Responsibilities Include:

• Market and solicit new business opportunities from retail broker partners.
• Analyze submission data including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports while conducting appropriate research to determine degree of risk for each account.
• Utilize underwriting tools including exposure, experience and industry ratings to analyze complex casualty exposure.
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines, underwriting authorities and referral requirements as needed to regional management, product management and chief underwriting officers.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues in the assessment of current and prospective risks, including actuarial, claims, legal and risk engineering.
• Pro-active service of business in conjunction with our Middle Office to ensure timely and accurate delivery of quotations, binders, policies and endorsements.
• Cross-sell with other business units including primary casualty, property and other professional lines to maximize deployment of AXA XL's capital.
• Monitor trends within the Marketplace to ensure we stay aware and ahead of emerging issues.
• Contribute to regional planning through the development and execution of your own annual desk-level underwriting plan.
• Travel throughout the territory (20%) for client, broker and internal meetings.

Abilities and Skills:

• Effective relationships within National and Regional brokerages.
• Some years of progressive underwriting experience, including umbrella & excess casualty.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial insurance coverages and contracts.
• Experience working hands-on with actuarial colleagues.
• Effective project and time-management skills.
• Effective sales, marketing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

About AXA XL:

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. 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.

Learn more at axaxl.com.

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.

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.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 87,400 - 170,000. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience and location.