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Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills and Abilities:
- A robust knowledge of the Americas region insurance industry combined with indepth technical knowledge of broad insurance product offerings.
- Exemplary behaviors that demonstrate commitment to our corporate values and behaviors including a demonstrated commitment to start with the client own it solve it together and actually make it better.
- Ability to lead a team that will deliver the most efficient and best possible customer experience.
- Proven business acumen to engage colleagues in how the needs of our customers are met through our vision strategy and operational plans. Demonstrated endtoend strategy design including demonstrated development of business plans using data and analytics.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex relationships diplomatically and consultatively and instill confidence in across all levels in the organization.
- Ability to lead through influence and work as part of a collaborative team across geographies.
- Ability to build and drive positive helpful and seamless endtoend customer broker and/or partner experiences in the spirit of our purpose.
- Anticipate customer and market trends in order to position AXA XL as a responsible and innovative market shaper and Thought Leader in the industry.
- Consistently pursue opportunities to differentiate AXA XL in the industry through our offerings and how we conduct business.
- Ability to energize a team through a compelling vision of the business and for the future.
- A proven bold decision maker who can drive results in uncertain environments.
- An engaged leader who proactively challenges the status quo to create momentum and action for change.
- Sound understanding of financial planning analysis and reporting approaches.
- Successful track record of profitable growth.
The base salary range for this position is $250000$350000. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individuals skills experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues pay.
At AXA XL we know how important physical mental and financial health are to our employees which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan health and wellness programs and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XLs benefits offerings please visit (myaxaxlbenefits).
FIND your future
AXA XL the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA is known for solving complex risks. For midsized companies multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we dont just provide re/insurance we reinvent it.
How By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform datadriven insights leading technology and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace empowered 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.
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Inclusion & Diversity
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender sexual orientation age ethnicity and origins marital status religion disability or any other protected characteristic.
At AXA XL we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. Thats why we have made a strategic commitment to attract develop advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. Its about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed.
- 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
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at axaxl/aboutus/inclusionanddiversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability
At AXA XL Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an everchanging world AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 202326 Sustainability strategy called Roots of resilience focuses on protecting natural ecosystems addressing climate change and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems the foundation of a sustainable planet and society are essential to our future. Were committed to protecting and restoring nature from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather increasing temperatures and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. Were building a net zero strategy developing insurance products and services and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societalled solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. Were training our colleagues engaging our external partners and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them known as AXA XLs Hearts in Action programs. These include our Matching Gifts program Volunteering Leave and our annual volunteering day the Global Day of Giving.
For more information please see Sustainability at AXA XL.
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race color national origin religion sex gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status military status or any other category protected by local law.Chief Underwriting Officer Specialty Americas
United States
Our ambition is to unlock a more sustainable and prosperous tomorrow by helping businesses navigate the worlds risks. In the Americas well live up to that ambition by delivering value far beyond the insurance policies we provide. Were confronting our clients risk management challenges by finding solutions that further their strategic goals and help them build more sustainable thriving businesses.
As the Chief Underwriting Officer Specialty Americas you will embody these values lead the Americas Specialty and Underwriting unit be responsible for developing and executing on the Americas strategy for these segments while working with the regions other underwriting business leaders and partners and our Global Underwriting Office. This role has full P&L responsibility and reports directly to the CUO Americas as part of the Underwriting Leadership team in the Americas Region.
The CUO will oversee underwriting activities driving growth profitability and operational excellence within the division. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of specialty insurance lines robust leadership capabilities and a proven track record of driving underwriting performance in dynamic and competitive markets.
This is a very exciting time to join AXAs Specialty team. Youd be joining a group of talented and collaborative professionals.
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What will your essential responsibilities include
- Lead and grow the Specialty Niche Aerospace and Marine underwriting team in the United States.
- Develop and implement underwriting guidelines appetite and product strategies to enhance profitability expand market presence and meet customer needs.
- Development and successful of a strategy that returns profitable growth in the segment by delivering on all four of our strategic drivers: solutions that matter most valued beyond the policy data that deepens relationships and focused fit & fast.
- Coordinate/facilitate/lead new business renewals repricings restrictions special acceptances commutations and cancellations in determining risk acceptability & coverage in accordance with underwriting guidelines and authorities.
- Optimize allocation of capacity across regions subproducts and client segments to highest margin opportunities.
- Responsible for the use of and development of metrics that will enable underwriters to make better decisions regarding deployment of the firms capital.
- Ensure adherence to the underwriting authorities and guidelines as approved; cascade/rescind Underwriting authority as needed throughout the product line.
- Develop and execute on business financial and operational plans.
- Develop and execute on a Regional strategy to meet the Specialty Aerospace and Marine needs of customers of all segments of the market.
- Lead and promote a collaborative diverse and inclusive working environment.
- Embody the AXA XL culture and act as a role model for all colleagues irrespective of organizational alignment.
- Apply an understanding of worldwide risk exposures leading to refined terms & conditions and improved pricing and risk management.
You will report to the Head of Large Commercial Americas.