Senior Underwriter - Management Liability

About the role

AXIS Capital is a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance known for outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking, superior risk‑adjusted returns, and an entrepreneurial, disciplined, ethical culture. The Senior Underwriter, Private Company Management Liability (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime) will analyze, review, evaluate, and monitor new and renewal accounts within established guidelines, exercise independent judgment, and support approximately $5 million in gross written premium.

Responsibilities

• Retain existing business while strategically prospecting new opportunities targeting Private Company Management Liability.
• Manage a book of business regarding new lines, renewals, and cross‑marketing of product lines within AXIS, typically more than $5 million in GWP.
• Meet divisional servicing objectives related to quote turnaround, policy issuance, phone management, renewal management, file maintenance, and documentation.
• Analyze and underwrite individual risks; develop appropriate limit structure, retention, pricing, and endorsements within underwriting guidelines.
• Continue to develop and update product and underwriting knowledge.
• Participate in prospecting by identifying new business targets, opportunities, and work closely with retail brokers to ensure the department receives the opportunity to offer proposals; make strategy recommendations to the supervisor.
• Review and evaluate primarily new business based on company underwriting guidelines, competition, and geographic focus; develop strategy and make recommendations.
• Perform the required number of broker marketing calls, including out‑of‑state travel as needed.
• Solicit new accounts, gather market intelligence, and deliver up‑to‑date department information on products and services.
• Manage select agency relationships to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Maintain up‑to‑date familiarity with economic and legal factors impacting the department’s business lines and the insurance industry.
• Participate in special projects and department initiatives.
• Coordinate with branch marketing representatives and profit center representatives to allow for cross‑marketing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years’ experience in underwriting Management Liability (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime).
• Direct background targeting insureds with revenues under $3 billion.
• Strong presentation and people skills.
• Ability to establish broker relationships within the region.
• In‑depth knowledge of management liability products and market trends.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong broker relationships.
• Experience with underwriting systems and risk modeling tools.
• Adaptability to changing market conditions and emerging risks.
• Team player with a collaborative approach to problem‑solving.
• Self‑motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Skills

• Executive presence with strong communication, influencing, and relationship‑building abilities.
• Strategic thinking to add value to business and contribute to longer‑term initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical plans for employees and families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more.

Pay

Expected base salary range of $145,000 to $165,000, with the specific offer based on experience and work location; eligible for competitive incentive targets based on corporate and individual performance.