Lead Underwriter, Primary Casualty
1 week ago
AXA XL is seeking a dedicated professional to enhance our underwriting team in the Central Zone.
As a leader in risk management, AXA XL specializes in tailored insurance solutions for significant enterprises and institutions. Our underwriters possess extensive knowledge and the authority to make swift decisions. Your role will involve fostering strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, serving as the vital link between brokers, clients, and the organization. You will play a key role in refining our operational and underwriting methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
What will your core duties entail?
- Manage, underwrite, and develop a profitable portfolio of new and renewal business in line with AXA XL's underwriting standards.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments and analyses, determining appropriate terms, conditions, and pricing based on established authority and guidelines.
- Negotiate and secure policy terms that align with AXA XL's strategic objectives.
- Build and maintain essential broker relationships within the region to ensure a consistent flow of business that fits our underwriting criteria.
- Establish effective partnerships with clients, offering risk management support, including the initial setup of service commitments and ongoing consultations.
- Collaborate with other AXA XL divisions; engage with brokers and clients as necessary.
- Formulate and execute underwriting strategies for renewals and targeted accounts, with a focus on increasing market share and product penetration.
Required Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and expertise:
Essential Skills:
- Experience in underwriting large risk management accounts, particularly with high deductibles and self-insured retentions.
- Familiarity with workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile insurance lines.
- Proven ability to develop and sustain relationships with clients and producers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, along with effective sales and marketing skills.
- Exceptional organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a knack for collaboration and presentation.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to envision innovative solutions.
- Quick-thinking and adaptable, capable of navigating complex scenarios.
- Demonstrated initiative, strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and professionalism.
AXA XL, a division of AXA, is recognized for addressing intricate risks. We offer more than just re/insurance; we innovate it.
Our approach combines a robust capital platform, data-driven insights, advanced technology, and top-tier talent in a dynamic and inclusive environment, dedicated to delivering exceptional client service across all business lines, including property, casualty, professional, financial lines, and specialty.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce, which are essential for business growth and success.
For more information on our commitment to diversity and sustainability, please visit our website.
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