Underwriter Financial Institutions – Retail – Complex Risk
AXIS (AXIS Capital) · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
HybridFinance$100k–$130k/yrFull-time
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Retailer existing business while strategically prospecting new opportunities.
- Manage a book of business regarding new lines, renewals, and cross-marketing of product lines within AXIS.
- Analyze and underwrite the complete suite of Professional Lines Products in compliance with the applicable guidelines and within allocated authority while conforming to best practices and focusing on efficiency and profitability in approach.
- Build and maintain broker professional network to support profitable business origination through the US broker market.
- Maintain an understanding of all current issues affecting the Financial Institutions marketplace.
- Perform the required number of broker marketing calls, including out-of-state travel.
- Meet all divisional servicing objectives including but not limited to quote turnaround, policy issuance, phone management, file maintenance and documentation.
- You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.
Required Education/Training & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop and maintain relationships with brokers and internal business partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft’s Office 365 suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Required Skills
- 3 – 5 years of commercial insurance experience
- Exposure to Management Liability Products
- Enthusiasm for new business opportunities and the desire to think creatively in formulating solutions for clients and brokers.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage peak period workflows.
- Effective strategic relationship management and portfolio management skills.
- Highly collaborative and versatile; with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
- A comprehensive and competitive benefits package with medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.
- The base salary for this position is expected to be in the range of $100,000 -130,000.
- Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.