Underwriting Manager, E&S Casualty West

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Our Wholesale Solutions team at AXA XL is poised for growth in the dynamic world of Excess and Surplus lines. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative team that has been unlocking the future since 1978, creating teams that excel at innovation, expanding geographically, building new products, and serving our wholesale partners with excellence. AXA XL's Excess and Surplus business unit offers Umbrella and Excess Liability coverage to North American-based Insureds. Underwriting teams are based in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and Dublin. Coverage is written on an occurrence, claims-made, or occurrence reported basis. Our broad range of appetite includes clients in manufacturing, retail, construction, energy, rail, and many more.

About the role

• Developing and managing a team of underwriters to win new business and retain existing customers.
• Supporting the successful execution of the region’s strategic plan with a focus on the assigned Territory.
• Overseeing referrals and the health of the portfolio by monitoring losses, retention, and pipeline management.
• Handling an existing portfolio of E&S Casualty business, meeting growth goals, and ensuring profitability for the region.
• Evaluating appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs inherent to the E&S Casualty Sector, as well as the underwriting and general administration costs to ensure profitability.
• Initiating opportunities for cross-selling.
• Controlling timely implementation of New and Renewal accounts according to quality standards (including policy- and invoice issuance).
• Monitoring premium collection according to standards and taking actions.
• Advising, assisting, and servicing clients on insurance and risk management matters to ensure client satisfaction and respond to client and AXA XL queries in a timely manner.
• Ensuring timely implementation of Policy endorsements and proper hand-over for implementation.
• Responsibility for the development of skills, knowledge, and competencies of less experienced colleagues.
• Creating visibility in the assigned territory by communicating underwritten appetite and generating new opportunities such as by building and maintaining outstanding broker relationships.

Travel Requirements would be estimated to be 20%. You will report to the Head of E&S Casualty, West.

Requirements

• Extensive amount of E&S General Liability and/or Excess Underwriting Experience.
• Extensive Underwriting and/or equivalent Broker experience with thorough knowledge of underwriting, rating methodologies, forms, and business processes.
• Previous underwriting management experience is preferred.
• Outstanding existing marketing relationships within their assigned territory with experience in a production underwriting role.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; professional designations CPCU, ARM a plus.
• Possess in-depth underwriting expertise across general classes and is able to manage a high-volume portfolio.
• Self-starter who is organized and able to work self-supported as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced team-centric environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain outstanding insured and broker contacts.
• The ability to demonstrate critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and presentation skills and willingness to mentor others.

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 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 many other benefits.
• Wide range of learning opportunities to hone professional skills and position for the next step in your career.
• Inclusion and diversity initiatives including 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.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 132,200 - 220,400. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “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 societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: Incorporating ESG considerations into internal processes and practices, training colleagues, engaging external partners, and evolving sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: Volunteering and charitable giving programs, including Matching Gifts, Volunteering Leave, and the annual Global Day of Giving.

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