Engineering & Construction Underwriter, North America Reinsurance

AXA•Chicago, IL

23h•Remote

About The Position

The Engineering & Construction Underwriter will, under direction of assigned manager and in accordance with established procedures: underwrite and maintain/service profitable new and renewal business exercising self-supported judgment based on comprehensive knowledge of policy form terms and conditions and coverage intent; increase our market share, our visibility, and solidify our position as a leader in the marketplace by participating in marketing activities; be dedicated to maximizing the efficiency of the group, maintaining morale, and providing quality service to internal and external customers.

Requirements

Experience in the insurance industry, with an emphasis on Engineering and/or Construction commercial property insurance/reinsurace.
Understand policy rating and be proficient in the use of policy rating systems.
Familiarity with policy and contract wording.
Math Aptitude.
Outstanding PC skills.
Detail oriented and accurate, demonstrated organizational skills and flexibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
Ability to apply creative, analytical and mathematical skills to problem-solving.
Ability to work without supervision.
Excellent customer focus, responsiveness and multi-tasking abilities.
Team-oriented and have a consistent commitment to excellence.
Ability to enter information accurately.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Responsible for underwriting and production of individual risk accounts with specific production/premium annual goals.
Maintain client/broker contacts and relationships as appropriate.
Contribute to NA Reinsurance and Property facultative audit process as appropriate.
Manage individual risk T&E expenditures as appropriate in coordination with Head of NA Facultative Reinsurance.
Contribute to and develop annual personal P&D plan in coordination with NA Reinsurance and Property Fac leadership team.
Contribute to individual risk division training and new hire onboarding as appropriate.
Underwrite terms and conditions and establish pricing for new and renewal NA Reinsurance and property facultative business by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing account information.
Achieve consistent satisfactory internal/external audit results by adhering to underwriting guidelines, regulatory and rating guidelines.
Effectively communicate with underwriting, actuarial, legal, underwriting service department and claims staff to ensure profitability of accounts.
Maintain and service a book of business by analyzing endorsement requests, participating in large loss and customer account team meetings, audits and provide top quality customer service to brokers and cedants.
Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of business development activities including but not limited to: identification of key brokers and markets; participation in marketing to external brokers and cedants, which includes activities and events; completion and implementation of action plans from marketing activities; and accompany other underwriters on broker/client visits as needed.
Work effectively in a team setting; contribute to the creation and sustaining of a high-performance team by embracing and understanding team and unit goals.
Contribute to and implement actions to improve performance and efficiency.