Underwriting Manager, Cargo

5 days ago

New York, New York, United States AXA XL Ltd Full time
Job Title: Underwriting Manager, Cargo

AXA XL Ltd is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager, Cargo to join our team in the Americas region. As a key member of our Ocean Marine Underwriting team, you will be responsible for leading the Ocean Cargo product line in the United States and Canada.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Implement and maintain Global Product Line strategy, rules and guidelines in the Americas region.
  • Outline financial goals by setting a strategic direction, complete annual operating plans, and develop initiatives to be successful.
  • Responsible for new business growth by creating a quality volume of new business submissions through interaction with the underwriting team and brokers.
  • Ensure profitability, resiliency, and ROE in any market environment via superior risk selection and balance to overall portfolio.
  • Measure portfolio performance and manage results through action-oriented behaviors to meet or exceed plan.
  • Lead team to comply with pricing metrics, legal and compliance guidelines, quality standards and effectively exhibiting appropriate judgment.
  • Provide monthly and quarterly feedback on performance indicators to management and team for planning and forecasting.
  • Review and approve proprietary and manuscript coverage forms in conjunction with legal, compliance and regulatory teams.
  • Build outstanding working relationships with functional partners including Claims, Finance, Actuarial, IT, HR, Legal and Marketing, Sales & Distribution.
  • Matrixed reporting and coordination to Global Cargo Product Line Management.
  • Coordination amongst Americas Ocean Marine Leaders for Hull & Machinery and Marine Liabilities as well as Multinational Incoming Team.
  • Partner with Americas Sales & Distribution zonal teams as well as Specialty managers as required.
  • Assist the Global Marine Chief Underwriting Office team on project work to expand the appetite and product offerings of the global marine unit.
Team Management:
  • Set clear objectives and goals; implement, coach, give appropriate feedback on progress and/or development needs.
  • Develop top talent for succession planning. This includes recruiting and selection, compensation management, performance management, training and development and employee relations.
  • Be accountable for successful execution marketing production plans.
  • Build a culture aligned with AXA XL's Core Principles.
Underwriting Responsibilities:
  • Production Underwriting in the Americas to win new business.
  • Servicing an existing book by providing leading-edge client focused solutions.
  • Handle multinational placements.
  • Manage net lines at a policy level with a combination of line size and reinsurance solutions.
  • Engage clients with AXA XL's Digital Commercial Platform, Ecosystem, and Innovation offerings which allow for tailor-made solutions.
  • Execute strategic operating and marketing plans.
  • Underwrite to a profitable financial performance.

This role reports to the Head of Marine, Americas.

AXA XL Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Apply now to join our team and be part of a dynamic and innovative organization that is shaping the future of insurance.

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