JOB DESCRIPTION

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SENIOR UNDERWRITER, MARINE HULL & LIABILITIES

New York, NY | Chicago, IL | San Francisco, CA | USA
AXA XL’s Marine team adds insight and creativity to solid analytics and expertise by providing intelligent solutions that meet the individual needs of our clients by providing effective underwriting, valuable risk engineering, and global claims capabilities. Businesses that are moving the world forward choose AXA XL as their partner because of our responsive and experienced underwriters.
Working as an integral part of the Marine Underwriting team, you will be focused on securing new business opportunities and servicing an existing book by providing leading-edge client focused solutions with an emphasis on Marine Hull & Liabilities. You will develop and structure tailor-made solutions to the most complex risks to win new business and retain existing customers following Underwriting guidelines.
As a key member of our Marine Underwriting Team, you play an integral role in increasing market share while maintaining the highest standards of underwriting as you review, evaluate, select, classify, price, rate and quote risks that are determined to be acceptable.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• A bachelor’s Degree is required for this role. Designations or progress towards same is preferred including, but not limited to: CPCU, CIC, AU, AAI, CLCS, CRM, and ARM, preferred.
• Moderate to extensive Marine Hull & Liabilities insurance underwriting experience.
• Recognized expert and specialization in the ocean marine insurance industry.
• Business development leader with a successful track record driving profitable growth.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, networking, marketing, collaboration skills evidencing public speaking and presentation experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, producers and trading partners.
• Effective technical skills with Microsoft Office (including Excel) and other relevant systems. Travel of up to 15% of the time is anticipated.

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Designations or progress towards same is preferred including, but not limited to: CPCU, CIC, AU, AAI, CLCS, CRM, and ARM, preferred.

WHO WE ARE

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining 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 property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.com

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Accountable for soliciting and underwriting risks in support of the successful execution of territorial strategic operating and marketing plans, ensuring delivery of positive financial performance.
• Oversight of proper risk selection, mix of business management, pricing strategies, adherence to underwriting guidelines, quality analysis for Marine Hull & Liabilities.
• Handle large and complex placements
• Responsible for an annual production plan to maintain & grow existing relationships, assist with geographical expansion, and identify new producer appointments.
• Provide necessary underwriting and tactical support to peer underwriters and junior underwriters.
• Collaborate with other business units to advance the enterprise and reputation of the marine unit within the enterprise and identify cross-sell opportunities
• Assist the marine leadership team as necessary on project work to expand the appetite and product offerings of the marine unit.

You will report to Underwriting Manager, Hull & Liabilities.