Unit Leader, East - Primary Casualty

About the role

AXIS Capital is 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 maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined, and ethical corporate culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the east primary casualty team
• Underwrite a profitable book of Middle Market to Large Complex Primary Casualty risks, employing 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
• Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Underwriting and developing a profitable book of business greater than $10M GWP supporting strategic business plans while retaining a diversified mix of business to achieve overall growth and profit objectives (which necessarily includes in-person meetings with brokers and clients)
• Developing a east coast focused marketing strategy that recognizes the risk appetite of the wholesale brokers that produce desirable accounts to meet new business goals
• Regularly attend meetings in the office and in remote locations with other underwriters, employees, staff and management
• Support changes to long-term and short-term business strategies with the ability to adjust quickly & effectively achieve profitability goals
• Make recommendations to Head of Casualty regarding market strategy, product development and departmental efficiency
• 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
• A 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, to include demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of a progression of positions with increasing responsibility

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
• Strong negotiation and business development abilities
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to develop and execute marketing strategies
• Ability to stay updated on industry trends and regulations

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much 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.