Underwriting Manager, Cargo

4 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States AXA SA Full time

Job Summary

This Americas regional leadership position will oversee all aspects of the Ocean Cargo Product Line, driving growth, profitability, and resiliency in a dynamic market environment.

Main Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain global product line strategy, rules, and guidelines in the Americas region.
  • Develop and execute annual operating plans, setting financial goals and direction for the Ocean Cargo product line.
  • Lead the Ocean Cargo underwriting team, providing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to ensure top talent and succession planning.
  • Manage an individual portfolio as an underwriter, handling new and renewal business, including production underwriting, servicing existing clients, and multinational placements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Claims, Finance, Actuarial, IT, HR, Legal, and Marketing, to drive business growth and profitability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; professional designations, certificates, or other insurance classes highly desired.
  • Extensive ocean cargo insurance underwriting experience, with a demonstrated understanding of multinational underwriting and familiarity with captives.
  • Experience with delegated underwriting authority management, governance, and administration.
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with strong communication, networking, marketing, and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, producers, and trading partners.

About AXA XL

AXA XL is a leading provider of property, casualty, and specialty risk solutions, known for solving complex risks and reinventing insurance for mid-sized companies, multinationals, and individuals. We combine a comprehensive capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent to deliver top client service across all our lines of business.



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