Underwriter I - Primary Casualty
Underwriter I - Primary Casualty
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Underwriter I Primary Casualty
New York NY I Morristown NJ I Bloomfield NJ I USA
Join us at AXA XLs Global Risk management group for an exciting and newly created opportunity in our U.S. Risk Management. As an Underwriter you will be a key member of our group captive team. This role is for someone with experience in all aspects of group captives. You will be an individual contributor in a new a growing area of Primary Casualty. Your key responsibilities will involve underwriting business in line with the business plan; assisting the planning and forecasting process; monitoring aggregate exposure within agreed limits; ensuring all risks written are within the agreed maximum; maintaining awareness of all claims advised; supporting and providing input on settlement of claims advised; building and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients; supporting the design and structure of risks.
DISCOVER your opportunity
In Global Risk Management in North America one of our goals is to establish and provide the bestinclass Commercial Casualty in the marketplace. While we have already begun to make headway in this strategic space Global Risk Management plans to elevate our profile and to achieve this by writing qualified programs through a collaborative team of competent individuals with great underwriting expertise. Our focus is on the customer profitability and longterm viability.
Our USRM unit is significantly growing our portfolio of business. We are seeking an underwriting professional to help our team refine and execute our Large Account business strategy to achieve all established production loss ratio rate account retention and ROE goals.
What will your essential responsibilities include
- Underwrite manage and service a renewal book and produce new business in accordance with business unit goals. Develop and manage underwriting strategies for both renewals and targets within your portfolio of accounts including knowledge of the current penetration by product crossmarketing penetration and specific plans to increase company share.
- Develop underwrite manage and service a portfolio for the U.S Risk Management business.
- Responsible for building the AXA XL reputation in North America within the Large Commercial Casualty
- Exercise discretion and selfsupported judgement in the analysis and evaluation of risk.
- Build and enhance relationships with brokers producers and clients.
- Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.
- Support the business planning and forecasting process; monitor financial exposure within outlined limits; monitor premium income to ensure it remains within set limits.
- Maintain awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims.
- Effectively crossmarket with other AXA XL lines. Cultivate key broker and client relationships within the market and maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite.
You will report to the Head of East Primary Casualty.
SHARE your talent
Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
- Some experience in the relevant class of business.
- Bachelors degree (or equivalent).
- Possess foundational knowledge and skills including product and industry.
- Possess analytical and problemsolving skills as well as outstanding sales and marketing abilities.
- Organizational timemanagement and multitasking skills combined with an outstanding work ethic.
- Ability to understand business processes strategy and planning.
- Ability to work selfdirected.
- Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation.
- Exposure to customer service and negotiation.
Ability to lead in accordance with AXA XL Core Values and Culture.
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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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 an industrious 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
