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 where employees feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the east primary casualty team
• Underwrite a profitable book of Middle Market to Large Complex Primary Casualty risks
• Employ appropriate analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability
• Analyze 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
• 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 wholesale brokers
• 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, industry activity, and trends
• Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as requested by Head of Casualty

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of Middle Market to Large Complex Primary Casualty underwriting experience. A CPCU, ARM, or ASLI designation is preferred. Strong negotiation and business development abilities, established wholesale broker relationships, and advanced technical expertise are essential. Leadership experience leading a regional team of Underwriters is also required.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical expertise and knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices, and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of the Primary Casualty lines of business and legal and regulatory guidelines

Skills

• 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

Benefits

All employees are eligible for competitive incentive targets, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. 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.