Senior Underwriter - Builders Risk

Skill Summary

• Strong technical expertise in underwriting, portfolio management, and risk analysis
• Experience in managing large and complex risks
• Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
• Ability to communicate underwriting concepts to diverse audiences
• Proven track record of delivering profitable results
• Experience working autonomously and in a team setting

About the Role

Support the continued growth of AXIS Capital's Builders Risk portfolio by developing strong broker and client relationships, identifying profitable new business opportunities, and building a quality book of business.

Responsibilities

• Establish yourself as a “go-to” person for builder’s risk with brokers and customers through demonstrating expertise in the field.
• Analyze and qualify opportunities based on the organization’s appetite and communicate such effectively.
• Underwrite within the underwriting governance framework.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, and participation on risks that meet appetite and sound underwriting judgment.
• Develop relationships with our broker partners to support desired business retention.
• Work with our customers and brokers to identify their insurance needs and provide recommendations and possible solutions.
• Proactively seek out new business opportunities.
• Manage your portfolio (both new and renewal) in support of the organizational goals.
• Attend industry functions and professional events as a respected member of the AXIS team.
• Conduct partnership or relationship meetings with our brokers and customers to identify areas of success and improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to meet our customers' needs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of builder’s risk underwriting experience focused on accounts with TIV greater than $200 million
• Proven track record delivering profitable results
• In-depth knowledge of builder’s risk, including coverage, pricing, and marketplace dynamics
• Able to analyze risks and communicate underwriting concepts or position well to audiences of varying experience
• Able to work autonomously as well as in a team setting
• Capable of handling time constraints for quoting new and renewal business

Qualifications

• Understanding of both admitted and non-admitted / Excess & Surplus underwriting framework
• Underwriting expertise in large and complex risks
• Established retail broker relationships in their relative market/territory
• Creative problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical plans, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more

Pay

$135,000 to $220,000 base salary, with competitive target incentive compensation

Schedule

Hybrid work environment three days a week, with roughly 25% travel necessary to meet with brokers and clients and participate in industry and company events