Associate Commercial Lines Insurance Underwriter

Associate Underwriter, Large Commercial Casualty (Central Zone)
Large companies with complex risks turn to AXA XL for Commercial Umbrella and Excess Liability coverages to protect their assets in the event of catastrophic losses beyond the limits of their primary insurance program or self-insured retention (SIR).

AXA XL Excess Casualty business unit offers Umbrella and Excess Liability coverage to North American based Insureds. We have a vast appetite for risk with a portfolio that includes clients in manufacturing, hospitality, real estate, retail, services, technology, and many more.

As Associate Underwriter, you will support the Underwriting team and act as the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts. The Associate Underwriter will perform front-to-end activities throughout the life cycle of renewal and prospect accounts from submission to expiration with Underwriting oversight.

Pre-underwrites, evaluates risk, and assesses completeness of the underwriting package before underwriter is required to review. Communicate directly with Brokers on behalf of the Underwriters to collect account and insured information necessary for risk analysis.

Develop initial pricing, basic coverage structuring, quotation, and binder packages of the risk on behalf of the Underwriter.

Collaborate effectively with Underwriters, Brokers, Reinsurers, and internal units within AXA XL to manage the status and workflow of multiple tasks and accounts.

Communicate account status to ensure completion of outstanding subjectivities needed to execute policy issuance and premium collection as part of bound accounts.

Develops initial pricing, basic coverage structuring, quotation, and binder packages of the risk on behalf of the underwriter. Calculate base rating and apply experience modifications as part of underwriting package completed by Underwriting Support Unit for Underwriter review.

Manage the workflow of multiple tasks and maintain a detailed understanding of the status of various tasks owned by Underwriters, Brokers, Reinsurers, and AXA XL internal network.

Communicate account status to ensure completion of all tasks including premium collection as part of bound accounts.

Bachelor’s degree or related insurance experience and/or training; 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.

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

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