Associate Underwriter, E&S Casualty West

AXA•Chicago, IL

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

AXA XL's Excess and Surplus business unit offers Umbrella and Excess Liability coverage to North American based Insureds. Underwriting teams are based in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Dublin. Coverage is written on an occurrence, claims-made or occurrence reported basis. Our broad range of appetite includes clients in manufacturing, retail, construction, energy, rail, and many more. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative team that has been unlocking the future since 1978, creating teams that excel at innovation, expanding geographically, building new products, and serving our wholesale partners with excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.
Some E&S Underwriting Experience in Casualty General Liability and/or Excess.
Possess in-depth underwriting expertise across general classes and can manage high volume portfolio.
Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain outstanding insured and broker contacts.
Outstanding Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and presentation skills and willingness to mentor others.

Nice To Haves

Some existing marketing relationships are preferred within their assigned territory with experience in production underwriting role.

Responsibilities

Supporting the successful execution of region’s strategic plan with a focus on the region and book assigned.
Handling an existing portfolio of E&S Casualty business, meeting growth goals and ensuring profitability for the region.
Creating visibility in the assigned territory by communicating underwriting appetite and also generate new opportunities as by building and maintaining outstanding broker relationships.
Working independently, you will be granted underwriting authority based on experience level.
Cultivating key broker relationships in the region to maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite.
Providing clients with a service that supports the positive image of the company.
Cross-marketing with other XL lines; meeting with brokers and insureds as required.
You will report to the Head of E&S Casualty.