Chief Underwriting Officer, Casualty

AXA SA • New York, NY

77d • $300,000 - $375,000

About The Position

Our ambition is to unlock a more sustainable and prosperous tomorrow by helping businesses navigate the world's risks. In the Americas, we'll live up to that ambition by delivering value far beyond the insurance policies we provide. We're confronting our clients' risk management difficulties by finding solutions that further their strategic goals and help them build more sustainable, thriving businesses. As the Chief Underwriting Officer Casualty - Americas, you will embody these values, lead the Americas Primary and Excess Casualty Underwriting units, be responsible for developing and executing on the Americas strategy for these segments, while working with the region's 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 strategic initiatives, managing underwriting performance, and fostering a culture of excellence within the division. The ideal candidate will possess deep understanding of Casualty insurance lines, outstanding leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of driving underwriting performance in dynamic and motivated markets. This is a very exciting time to join AXA XL's Casualty team. You'd be joining a group of talented and collaborative professionals.

Requirements

• A robust knowledge of the Americas region casualty insurance industry, combined with in-depth technical knowledge of Casualty 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 end-to-end 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 end-to-end 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.

Nice To Haves

• A proven bold decision maker who can drive results in uncertain environments.
• An engaged leader who proactively contests the status quo to create momentum and action for change.
• A leader who anticipates customer and market trends to position AXA XL as a responsible and innovative 'market shaper' and Thought Leader in the industry.
• Sound understanding of financial planning, analysis and reporting approaches.
• Successful track record of profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Casualty underwriting team in the United States.
• Drive portfolio diversification initiatives to manage exposure to emerging risks and loss trends and ensure long-term sustainability.
• Development and successful execution 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, re-pricings, restrictions, special acceptances, commutations, and cancellations in determining risk acceptability & coverage, in accordance with underwriting guidelines and authorities.
• Optimize allocation of capacity across regions, sub-products, 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 firm's 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 Casualty 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits.
• Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits.
• Robust support for health and wellness programs.
• Wide range of learning opportunities for professional skills development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees