Executive Underwriter- Ocean Marine, Cargo

AXA•Chicago, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

This Americas regional position will manage the Marine Cargo Product Line. AXA XL’s Marine team adds insight and creativity to solid analytics and expertise by providing intelligent solutions that meet the individual needs of our clients by providing effective underwriting, valuable risk engineering, and global claims capabilities. Businesses that are moving the world forward choose AXA XL as their partner because of our responsive and experienced underwriters. Working as an integral part of the Marine Underwriting team, you will be focused on securing new business opportunities and servicing an existing book by providing leading-edge client focused solutions with an emphasis on Marine Hull & Liabilities. You will develop and structure tailor-made solutions to the most complex risks to win new business and retain existing customers following Underwriting guidelines. As a key member of our Marine Underwriting Team, you play an integral role in increasing market share while maintaining the highest standards of underwriting as you review, evaluate, select, classify, price, rate and quote risks that are determined to be acceptable.

Requirements

A bachelor’s Degree is required for this role.
Extensive Ocean Cargo insurance underwriting experience, including Multinational Programs.
Recognized expert and specialization in the ocean marine insurance industry.
Business development leader with a successful track record driving profitable growth.
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent communication, networking, marketing, collaboration skills evidencing public speaking and presentation experience.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, producers and trading partners.
Effective technical skills with Microsoft Office (including Excel) and other relevant systems.
Travel of up to 15% of the time is anticipated.

Nice To Haves

Designations or progress towards same is preferred including, but not limited to: CPCU, CIC, AU, AAI, CLCS, CRM, and ARM, preferred.

Responsibilities

Accountable for soliciting and underwriting risks in support of the successful execution of territorial strategic operating and marketing plans, ensuring delivery of positive financial performance.
Oversight of proper risk selection, mix of business management, pricing strategies, adherence to underwriting guidelines, quality analysis for Ocean Cargo.
Handle large and complex placements
Responsible for an annual production plan to maintain & grow existing relationships, assist with geographical expansion, and identify new producer appointments.
Provide necessary underwriting and tactical support to peer underwriters and junior underwriters.
Collaborate with other business units to advance the enterprise and reputation of the marine unit within the enterprise and identify cross-sell opportunities
Assist the marine leadership team as necessary on project work to expand the appetite and product offerings of the marine unit.