Transversal Underwriting and Governance Lead

New York, NYC, Hartford, CT, Stamford, CT – open to locations

About the role

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented professional with governance experience, excellent communication skills, and analytical capabilities to join our high-performing team. This role is pivotal in ensuring effective governance and strategic oversight across the underwriting functions within the Americas Region. As a Transversal Underwriting & Governance Lead in the Americas Office of the CUO, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and monitoring governance frameworks, policies, and controls that support strategic underwriting priorities. You will collaborate closely with underwriting teams, risk management, compliance, and other stakeholders to uphold governance standards and ensure alignment with regional and global directives.

This role requires a proactive approach to governance oversight, including quarterly governance reporting, KPI tracking, risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to compliance standards. Your organizational and analytical skills will underpin your ability to provide insights, facilitate governance meetings, and drive continuous improvement in governance practices. You will build relationships across functions and levels within the organization, gaining exposure to senior leadership and contributing to the overall governance health of the region.

You will report to the Regional Lead Manager.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee regional governance frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with global standards and regional regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quarterly governance reviews, including preparation of governance reports, KPIs, and compliance metrics, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to senior management and governance committees.
• Facilitate and coordinate quarterly governance asks, ensuring actionable items, risk assessments, and control improvements are tracked and completed.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to underwriting quality, risk adherence, data integrity, and governance effectiveness; analyze trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with underwriting, risk, compliance, and audit teams to embed governance practices into daily operations and strategic initiatives.
• Conduct regular assessments of underwriting authority adherence, mandatory exclusions, data quality, and file documentation, supporting audit and review processes.
• Support the development and delivery of governance training and awareness initiatives across the region.
• Assist in the design and facilitation of governance meetings, workshops, and reporting dashboards.
• Analyze and coordinate underwriting requests from AXA Group, Business Partners, and the Global Chief Underwriting Office, and liaise with necessary stakeholders.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve governance processes, risk controls, and reporting mechanisms.
• Assume additional governance-related responsibilities as needed to support the organization’s risk and compliance objectives.

Requirements

• Prior experience in governance, risk management, compliance, underwriting, or underwriting operations within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Understanding of underwriting governance frameworks, regulatory standards, and internal control processes.
• Proven ability to lead governance reporting, KPIs, and quarterly governance cycles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex governance information clearly.
• Analytical mindset with experience in data analysis, trend identification, and process improvement.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and governance reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Applicants for this role must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

About the company

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 empower our team to 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, and other financial benefits.
• 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.
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index and signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter.
• Wide range of learning opportunities to hone professional skills and support career development.
• AXA Hearts in Action volunteering and charitable giving programs, including Matching Gifts, Volunteering Leave, and the annual Global Day of Giving.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 91,400–159,900. Actual pay will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, and location.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, sustainability is integral to our business strategy. Our 2023–26 Sustainability strategy, "Roots of resilience," focuses on:

• Valuing nature: Protecting and restoring natural ecosystems, increasing biodiversity awareness, and inspiring clients and colleagues to prioritize nature.
• Addressing climate change: Building a net-zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and advancing thought leadership and investment in climate solutions.
• Integrating ESG: Incorporating ESG considerations into internal processes, training colleagues, engaging partners, and evolving sustainability governance and reporting.