Executive Underwriter/Product Line Manager

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States XL Group Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Executive Underwriter/Product Line Manager to lead our Marine Hull Product Line in the Americas region. This role will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the global product line strategy, setting financial goals, and developing initiatives to drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Marine Hull product line in the United States and Canada, implementing and maintaining the global product line strategy.
  • Set financial goals and develop initiatives to drive business growth, working closely with the Ocean Marine Americas Leadership team.
  • Manage a portfolio of Marine Hull business, responsible for underwriting the unit's most complex new and renewal business within assigned remit.
  • Drive profitable premium and rate goals, working with actuarial and claims teams to deliver results consistent with financial plans.
  • Work closely with brokers to understand client needs and ensure insurance policies are tailored to meet those needs.
  • Process and document files, including pricing tools, in accordance with corporate standards.
  • Provide guidance and support to junior underwriters, exercising discretion and independent judgment in the analysis and evaluation of risk.
  • Participate in roundtable discussions on risk assessment and service an existing book by providing leading-edge client-focused solutions.
  • Manage net lines at a policy level, with a combination of line size and reinsurance solutions, including effective management of NAT CAT aggregation.
  • Engage clients with AXA XL's Digital Commercial Platform, Ecosystem, and Innovation offerings, promoting the company's expertise through industry conferences and events.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required; professional designations, certificates, or other insurance classes highly desired.
  • Experience with delegated underwriting authority management, governance, and administration.
  • Recognized expert and specialist in the ocean marine insurance industry regionally or nationally.
  • Business development-oriented with a successful track record driving profitable growth.
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with excellent communication, networking, marketing, collaboration skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, producers, and trading partners.
  • Outstanding technical skills with Microsoft Office and other relevant systems.
About AXA XL

AXA XL is a leading provider of property, casualty, professional lines, and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions. We offer 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.

We are 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.

We offer a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits, as well as a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and position themselves for the next step of their careers.


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