Home Office Leader, E&S Casualty

About the role

We are seeking a Home Office Leader in E&S Casualty to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for the overall performance and management of the E&S Casualty portfolio, overseeing and managing the underwriting book, driving profitable premium and rate goals, and maintaining a profitable portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable premium and rate goals, working with actuarial and claims to deliver results consistent with financial plan.
• Work closely with brokers and agents to understand specific client needs and tailor insurance policies accordingly.
• Exercise discretion and self-supported judgment in analyzing and evaluating risk.
• Lead and participate in roundtable discussions on risk assessment.
• Maintain expertise with products, services, priorities, and target markets to better serve clients.
• Represent AXA XL at key industry events and conferences.
• Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.
• Manage the overall portfolio management of the E&S Casualty book of business, including managing aggregate limits, understanding loss considerations, and achieving financial and operational goals.
• Work closely with the E&S Casualty unit as a referral manager, focusing on complex risks requiring additional support.
• Lead profitability reviews and manage the feedback loop process in collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, claims, legal, finance, and other relevant teams.
• Manage field underwriting authority and referral triggers to ensure appropriate checks and balances for profitable growth.
• Create and maintain class-specific guidelines with up-to-date industry knowledge and claim trends.
• Partner with the E&S Product team to evaluate and continuously evolve guidelines and procedures.
• Help develop talent across the E&S Casualty team through technical training, mentoring, and coaching interactions.
• Promote the sharing of knowledge regarding relevant global and regional trends, including claims trends.
• Identify further opportunities for training and upskilling junior underwriters.
• Own the E&S Casualty underwriting guidelines and best practices in alignment with E&S leadership.
• Provide extensive product knowledge and understanding to effectively liaise with partners in other functional areas, including Risk Control, Claims, Legal, Regulatory & Compliance, and Reinsurance.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.
• Extensive experience in E&S Casualty underwriting and robust understanding of insurance principles and regulations.
• Outstanding existing marketing relationships with experience in production underwriting role.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain outstanding insured and broker contacts.
• Possess in-depth underwriting expertise across general classes and manage high-volume portfolios.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and develop junior underwriters.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Outstanding collaborative skills in a fast-paced team-centric environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to demonstrate critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• The ability to travel a minimum of 20% of the time is anticipated.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher in a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in E&S Casualty underwriting.
• Proven track record of successful underwriting and portfolio management.
• Experience in developing and implementing underwriting guidelines and processes.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Skills

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices.

Benefits

AXA XL offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive retirement savings plan.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Volunteering leave.
• Global Day of Giving.

Pay

Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience, and location. The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 132,200 – 257,100.

Schedule

This role requires a minimum of 20% travel.