Senior Underwriter â Commercial Bonds
Senior Underwriter â Commercial Bonds
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Senior Underwriter Commercial Bonds
Scottsdale AZ Dallas TX New York NY Chicago IL USA
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The primary focus of this role is on broad territory management which includes relationship underwriting and expense management. This role develops and maintains business relationships with agencies and/or brokers for the purpose of sales growth and distribution expansion and independently underwrites accounts based on authority level granted to the role and underwriting appetite.
What will your essential responsibilities include
- Monitors market conditions and confirms information gathered within market space.
- Analyzes performance of portfolio as well as individual account performance and develops appropriate action to drive profitable growth based upon the analysis.
- Reviews underwriting guidelines and provides input on new guidelines as the Commercial Bond unit expands.
- Actively participates and contributes to operational initiatives within PRCB to execute the operational plan.
- Works with other members of the PRCB team Specialty and P&C to develop and pursue cross selling opportunities.
- Plans develops and integrates territory sales plans to achieve top and bottomline objectives.
- Communicates strategic direction and operational plans toexternal partners.
- Communicates policies procedures and financial budgets that result in attainment of business objectives.
- Develops and maintains outstanding business relationships with key groups and individuals within the commercial lines market.
- Develops customer service standards for commercial bond team. Drives customer service performance to established standards.
- Works in partnership with fellow leaders to manage the training of employees and to ensure a high degree of competency and professionalism.
- Sets operational expectations goals and strategies.
You will report to the Underwriting Manager Commercial Bond.
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Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
- Education: Undergraduate degree in business insurance or a related field preferred.
- License/Certification/Designation: Actively pursuing of AFSB CPCU or other insurance/finance related certification desired.
- Experience: Extensive commercial or contract surety or related underwriting experience preferred.
- Knowledge: Requires advanced knowledge of contract and/or commercial surety operations products procedures and practices. Expertise in bond lines of business ratings customer environment and markets. Requires extensive knowledge of bond underwriting best practices field underwriting operations and daytoday underwriting operational needs. Familiarity with other company products preferred.
- Skills/Competencies: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to disseminate vision of senior leadership and to motivate a large agency force. Ability to set work priorities and to initiate evaluate and recommend solutions to upper management.
- Must have the ability to perform duties with independent judgment with underwriting authority and company underwriting standards.
- Demonstrated decisionmaking ability required in daytoday operations.
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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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 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.
The U.S. pay range for this position is USD. 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 US Benefits at a Glance 2025.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
