Lead Underwriter

2 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States AXIS Capital Full time
Job Title: Lead Underwriter

This is an exciting opportunity to join AXIS Capital, a leading global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. As a Lead Underwriter, you will play a key role in our Primary Casualty Division, working closely with our team to analyze, underwrite, and service non-admitted GL business through the wholesale distribution channel.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Underwrite a profitable book of Primary Casualty risks, employing advanced analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability.
  • Expertise in analyzing primary General and Products Liability pricing adequacy, with a focus on Manufacturing and Commercial Contractors verticals.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions in a highly complex and competitive environment with a broad range of wholesale brokers.
  • Develop and implement marketing strategies to recognize the risk appetite of wholesale brokers and produce desirable accounts.
  • Support changes to long-term and short-term business strategies, adjusting quickly and effectively to achieve profitability goals.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required; CPCU, ARM, and/or ASLI designations are a plus.
  • A minimum of 10 years Middle Market to Large Complex non-admitted General and Product liability experience.
  • Strong negotiation and business development abilities.
  • Established wholesale broker relationships are highly desired.
What We Offer:

AXIS Capital offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more. We also offer a base salary in the range of USD 200K - 250K, with competitive incentive targets and awards based on overall corporate and individual performance.



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