Senior Underwriter, Middle Market Construction

About the role

AXA XL’s Middle Market Construction team provides casualty coverages to North America’s middle‑market contractors and specialty trade buyers. The US Middle Market team is adding a Senior Underwriter to the Construction vertical to help execute the go‑to‑market strategy and manage a portfolio that drives profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Market to Middle Market producers to secure new and renewal business within the construction industry.
• Review Middle Market submission information, including loss history, and conduct research to assess risk based on construction appetite guidance, regulations, and company guidelines.
• Coordinate with internal divisions such as Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory, Strategy & Analytics, and others that support the business.
• Determine whether to quote or decline risks.
• Calculate rates and premium charges using approved rating models.
• Develop and modify policy wording in accordance with delegated underwriting authority when standard forms are not appropriate.
• Actively cross‑sell afforded products and services.
• Support service standards in the delivery of primary casualty construction products and services.
• Collaborate with other underwriters on cross‑marketing goals and objectives.

Requirements

• A moderate amount of commercial underwriting experience.
• Underwriting expertise related to solutions for construction managers, general contractors, and trade contractors, covering the full range of construction accounts.
• Outstanding insured and broker interaction skills with the ability to target current and prospective contacts effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for working with internal teams and external brokers.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and multi‑tasking abilities.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced education and/or professional designations (e.g., CPCU, IIA, CRIS) preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% as necessary.

Benefits

• Commitment to inclusion and equal employment opportunity, with five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability, and inclusion.
• Robust support for flexible working arrangements and enhanced family‑friendly leave benefits.
• Recognition in the Diversity Best Practices Index and signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter.
• Total Rewards program covering health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial security, including an enterprising retirement savings plan and comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve with employees’ needs.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities to build professional skills and advance careers.
• Company‑wide sustainability focus, including initiatives on nature, climate change, and ESG integration.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD $107,600 – $209,100. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location.