Senior Underwriter - Builders Risk

Skill Set

• Strong technical expertise in underwriting, including portfolio management, submission solicitation, underwriting analysis, and the creation and issuance of indications, quotations, and binders.
• Extensive knowledge of builder’s risk, including coverage, pricing, and marketplace dynamics.
• Ability to analyze risks and communicate underwriting concepts to audiences of varying experience.
• Experience working autonomously and in a team setting.
• Ability to handle time constraints for quoting new and renewal business.

Work Profile

Establish themselves 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 be able to 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 be in the market to seek out new business opportunities.

Manage their 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.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to meet our customers' needs.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, established broker relationships, and the ability to drive responsible growth through disciplined underwriting, effective portfolio management, and consistent market engagement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred 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.

Pay

Base salary in the range of $135,000 to $220,000.

Benefits

• Medical plans for you and your family
• Health and wellness programs
• Retailer retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• and much more