Associate Underwriter- US Canadian Incoming

About the role

Join us at AXA XL’s Global Risk management group for an exciting and newly created opportunity in our US Canadian Incoming business unit. As an Associate Underwriter, you will support the Underwriting team and act as the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, manage and service a renewal book, and produce new business in accordance with business unit goals.
• Develop and manage underwriting strategies for both renewals and targets within your portfolio of accounts, including knowledge of the current penetration by product, cross-marketing penetration, and specific plans to increase company share.
• Develop, underwrite, manage and service a portfolio of US accounts that are part of Canadian global programs.
• Responsible for building the AXA XL reputation in North America under the Canadian global program business.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the analysis and evaluation of risk.
• Participate in roundtable discussions on risk assessment and provide mentorship and leadership to peers.
• Negotiate with producers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives.
• Build and enhance relationships with, producers and clients and identify and establish new distribution relationships.
• Promote the company’s expertise by participating in industry events, while regularly conducting and taking leadership roles in client and broker meetings to educate on risk.
• Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.
• Support the business planning and forecasting process; monitor financial exposure within outlined limits; monitor premium income to ensure it remains within set limits.
• Maintain awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims.
• Identify and drive development of new product opportunities. Effectively cross-market with other AXA XL lines; meet with producers and insureds as required.
• Cultivate key relationships within the market and maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite.
• Under broad management direction, work at the highest authority limits on assignments reflecting the expert degree of technical complexity and coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related insurance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Adept interpersonal skills in order to work effectively and professionally with diverse groups.
• Proven prioritization and time management skills with accurate results.
• Organizational, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Robust collaborative skills in a fast-paced team-centric environment.