Unit Leader, East - Primary Casualty

About the role

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. Our culture is entrepreneurial, disciplined, and ethical, fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the east primary casualty team
• Underwrite a profitable book of Middle Market to Large Complex Primary Casualty risks
• Employ the appropriate analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability
• Expertise in analyzing primary General Liability pricing adequacy with an emphasis on Manufacturing and Commercial Contractors verticals
• Negotiate terms and conditions in a highly complex and competitive environment with a broad range of wholesale brokers
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks with advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Develop a profitable book of business greater than $10M GWP supporting strategic business plans
• Develop a east coast focused marketing strategy recognizing the risk appetite of the wholesale brokers that produce desirable accounts
• Attend meetings in the office and in remote locations with other underwriters, employees, staff and management
• Make recommendations to Head of Casualty regarding market strategy, product development and departmental efficiency
• Manuscript specialized policy and endorsement language for highly complex risks
• Stay up-to-date on national, state, and regional issues/regulations, industry activity and trends
• Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as requested by Head of Casualty

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• CPCU, ARM, and/or ASLI designations are a plus
• Minimum of 10 years Middle Market to Large Complex Primary Casualty underwriting experience
• Strong negotiation and business development abilities
• Established wholesale broker relationships are highly desired
• Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skills and a high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
• Direct background leading a regional team of Underwriters
• In-depth knowledge of the Primary Casualty lines of business and legal and regulatory guidelines

Qualifications

• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners
• Ability to effectively analyze and assess risk and develop creative solutions
• Ability to travel and meet with brokers, clients, and attend industry and company meetings in person

Skills

• Technical expertise in Primary Casualty lines of business
• Knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures
• Ability to negotiate and manage complex contracts
• Leadership and management skills
• Strategic thinking and planning

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical plans, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more

Pay

The specific salary offer will be based on an assessment of various factors, including the experience of the successful candidate and their work location. In addition, all employees are eligible for competitive incentive targets, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance.

Schedule

This role is ideal for individuals based in Red Bank, Short Hills or Princeton New Jersey; New York City; Or Alpharetta, GA who are looking for a combination of remote, in-office, and face-to-face meetings with internal partners and clients. The job requires three days a week in the office except while traveling to attend sales, industry, and company events.