Senior Underwriter – Middle Market, General Industries

Our Middle Markets business focuses on mid-sized customers in the US Commercial P&C market. In this role you will underwrite Middle Market products and establish broker and client relationships in the Central Zone to support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite both new and renewal business for assigned territory.
• Execute your own annual desk-level underwriting plan.
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines, underwriting authorities, and referral requirements as needed to Chief Underwriting Officer and Referral Resources.
• Ensure high quality service standards and compliance with all internal audit guidelines.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Cross-sell across Middle Market business unit to maximize deployment of AXA XL’s capital.
• Travel within territory for broker, client, and internal meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and service broker relationships within the distribution model.
• Coordinate with brokers to determine their marketing and education needs supported by AXA XL Middle Market.
• Act as a representative of the company and our agents by attending internal/external company functions, agent-sponsored, and industry events.

Requirements

• Outstanding knowledge of the US insurance industry, combined with in-depth technical knowledge of P&C product offerings and effective broker relationships.
• Middle Market insurance experience (e.g., underwriting, claims, or insurance-related business development experience).
• Consistently pursue opportunities to differentiate AXA XL in the industry through our offerings and how we conduct business.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain outstanding insured and broker contacts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service focus.
• Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; professional designations CPCU, ARM a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent marketing, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Solid leadership and management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills.

About Us

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals, and even some inspirational individuals, we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, we deliver top client service across all our lines of business—property, casualty, professional, financial lines, and specialty. With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Benefits

• Competitive retirement savings plan.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Wide range of learning opportunities to hone professional skills and support career development.
• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability, and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits.
• Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and annual Global Day of Giving.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 119,500–199,100. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, and location.