Senior Underwriter, Construction Professional Liability

About the role

AXIS Capital is a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking, and superior risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined, and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a profitable book of contractor’s professional liability (CPPI) with a focus on mid-size to large accounts.
• Review, analyze, accept, and validate pricing for risks to ensure profitability.
• Develop and manage broker relationships.
• Develop internal relationships with other profit centers.
• Stay current with construction industry activity and trends.
• May be asked to mentor less experienced staff and assist in the development of ongoing training.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience underwriting contractor’s professional liability (CPPI).
• Expertise in CPPI (Contractor Professional).
• Experience underwriting annual practice, project specific, excess and quota share placements.
• Strong retail and wholesale broker relationships.
• Proficient construction industry knowledge.
• Energetic and likeable with a sense of urgency and get it done attitude.
• Proven record delivering profitable results.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills for risk and insurance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

Skills

• Hands-on technical expert with a history of success within a top-tier Commercial Insurance Carrier focused on building a complex book of contractor’s protective professional indemnity (CPPI), owners protective professional indemnity (OPPI).
• Executive presence, demonstrating success communicating, influencing, and building relationships that add value to the AXIS book of business and contribute to longer-term strategic initiatives.

Pay

The specific salary offer will be based on an assessment of various factors, including the experience of the successful candidate and their work location. Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.