Senior Underwriter

1 day ago


Chicago, United States Xl Catlin Full time
Job Description - Senior Underwriter - Surety (20250010D20240702) Job Number: Senior Underwriter - Surety (20250010D20240702) Senior Surety Underwriter Commercial Bonds Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | New York, NY | Scottsdale, AZ | USA DISCOVER your opportunity The primary focus of this role is on broad territory management, which includes relationship, underwriting and expense management. This role develops and maintains business relationships with agencies and/or brokers for the purpose of sales growth and distribution expansion, and independently underwrites accounts based on authority level granted to the role and underwriting appetite. What will your essential responsibilities include? Monitors market conditions and confirms information gathered within market space. Analyzes performance of portfolio as well as individual account performance and develops appropriate action to drive profitable growth based upon the analysis. Reviews underwriting guidelines and provides input on new guidelines as the Commercial Bond unit expands. Actively participates and contributes to operational initiatives within PRCB to execute the operational plan. Works with other members of the PRCB team, Specialty and P&C to develop and pursue cross selling opportunities. Plans, develops and integrates territory sales plans to achieve top and bottom line objectives. Communicates strategic direction and operational plan to external partners. Communicates policies, procedures, and financial budgets that result in attainment of business objectives. Develops and maintains outstanding business relationships with key groups and individuals within the commercial lines market. Develops customer service standards for commercial bond team. Drives customer service performance to established standards. Works in partnership with fellow leaders to manage the training of employees and to ensure a high degree of competency and professionalism. Sets operational expectations, goals and strategies. You will report to the Underwriting Manager, Commercial Bond. Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Education: Undergraduate degree in business, insurance, or a related field preferred. License/Certification/Designation: Actively pursuing AFSB, CPCU or other insurance/finance related certification desired. Experience: Extensive commercial or contract surety or related underwriting experience preferred. Knowledge: Requires advanced knowledge of contract and/or commercial surety operations products, procedures and practices. Expertise in bond lines of business, ratings, customer environment and markets. Requires extensive knowledge of bond underwriting best practices, field underwriting operations and day-to-day underwriting operational needs. Familiarity with other company products preferred. Skills/Competencies: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to disseminate vision of senior leadership and to motivate a large agency force. Ability to set work priorities and to initiate, evaluate and recommend solutions to upper management. Must have the ability to perform duties with independent judgment, with underwriting authority and company underwriting standards. Demonstrated decision-making ability required in day-to-day operations. FIND your future 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 dont 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. 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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. Thats why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. Location US-IL-Chicago Other Locations US-IL-Chicago, US-NY-New York, US-TX-Dallas, US-AZ-Scottsdale Work Locations US IL Chicago 111 S. Wacker Drive Suite 400 40th Floor Chicago 60606 Job Field Schedule Full-time Job Type Standard AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law. J-18808-Ljbffr

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