Senior Underwriter – Ocean Marine Cargo

About the role

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – 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.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate new and renewal business based upon Ocean Cargo and Company underwriting appetite, guidelines, competition, and geographic focus.
• Review coverage requests provided by brokers and determine department’s position relating to such requests within individual authority granted. Present those outside authority to Manager for approval or guidance. Refer to supervisor for approval.
• Possess the ability to build new and existing broker relationships.
• Develop technical skills in underwriting in the relevant classes.
• Work closely with brokers to ensure the department receives the opportunity to offer proposals.
• Make strategy recommendations to the supervisor.
• Manage and fully develop Broker relationships to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Coach and develop more junior members of the team.
• Maintain up to date familiarity with department’s lines of business and insurance industry.
• Participate in projects or perform other related work as required.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience in the Ocean Marine Cargo market.
• Ability to build new and existing broker relationships.
• Develop technical skills in underwriting in the relevant classes.
• Effective working in a close team environment.
• Open communication style and excellent presentation skills.
• Attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Full life cycle exposure to portfolio management across solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and marketing.
• Demonstrated success in communicating, influencing, and building solid relationships that add value to the AXIS book of business and contribute to longer-term strategic initiatives.
• Regular travel to meet with brokers and clients face-to-face and attend industry and company events.
• Experience in a similar role at a top-tier Commercial Insurance Carrier.

Skills

• Technical expertise in Ocean Marine Cargo.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical plans.

Pay

We expect to offer a base salary of $180,000 - $225,000 for this position. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of various factors, including your specific experience and work location.

Schedule

This role offers a 3 days a week hybrid work environment, with regular travel to meet with brokers and clients face-to-face and attend industry and company events.