Associate Underwriter, Miscellaneous Professional Liability

AXA•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

As the world changes and markets become more competitive, and as our clients’ needs become more complex, more than ever we are competing for time, for opportunities, for relevance. Differentiation at all levels, including how we think about and engage with our clients, is of utmost importance. The team underwrites Miscellaneous Professional Liability for a wide variety of profession including consultants, franchisors, freight forwarders and more. The team also underwrites Media Liability.

Requirements

Extensive Commercial Insurance Experience (preferably in Underwriting) or industry experience.
Work self-directed with the ability to be an open-minded team player with a willingness to actively listen to comprehend unique circumstances that require practical and unique solutions to complex issues.
Strong insured and broker interaction in assigned geographic territory with the ability to effectively target current and prospective contacts in order to effectively promote offered products.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to work with both internal teams and external brokers as you will work in a team environment, assisting underwriters and / or deal administrators as part of their overall responsibility.
Strong organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills.
Strong comprehension and work experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelors Degree required
Willingness to travel (approximately 25% travel as necessary) within assigned geographic territory.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Miscellaneous Professional Liability or other type of Professional Liability is a plus.
advanced education and / or professional designations including but not limited to CPCU, IIA, CRIS preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Marketing to producers to secure new and renewal business.
Reviewing of submissions, terms and conditions, contracts, loss history and conducting appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account based upon company Guidelines and underwriting authority granted.
Coordinating with varied business divisions including Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory and others internally that support our businesses.
Determining quote or declination of risk.
Calculating rates and premium charges using approved rating models.
Developing and modifying policy wording in accordance with delegated underwriting authority when the standard forms are not appropriate.
Actively cross-sell afforded products and services.
Supporting service standards in delivery of builder's risk products and services.

Benefits

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 enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s 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
AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits.
a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers.