Senior Underwriter - Allied Healthcare

AXIS (AXIS Capital)•Alpharetta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join AXIS Capital, a global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance, known for its client service, intelligent risk-taking, and entrepreneurial, disciplined, and ethical corporate culture. AXIS fosters an inclusive and welcoming culture, valuing diversity and empowering employees to be themselves. The Sr. Underwriter Allied Healthcare will operate within established guidelines to analyze, review, evaluate, and monitor new and renewal accounts for the Allied Healthcare Practice, exercising independent judgment in managing underwriting activities and supporting $4 million to $6 million in Gross Written Premium (GWP). The company seeks a Sr. Underwriter with expertise in Allied Healthcare Professional Liability, a proven track record in a top-tier Commercial Insurance carrier, and a focus on developing a book of business for healthcare clients across the U.S. The ideal candidate will have strong connections within allied healthcare and professional lines wholesale broker channels, experience in portfolio management (including soliciting submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and marketing), and an executive presence with strong communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. The position offers a hybrid work environment for individuals in Chicago, Atlanta, or New York, allowing two days of remote work and three days in the office. Individuals hired in Texas will work 100% remotely. Regular travel is required to meet with brokers and clients face-to-face, and attendance at industry and company events is also expected for networking and staying updated on industry trends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in underwriting in Allied Healthcare and/or other Healthcare Professional Liability lines of business.
Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
Ability to establish broker relationships within the region

Responsibilities

Strategically prospect new opportunities Allied Healthcare clients.
Manage a book of business including developing new business opportunities and cross-marketing of product lines within AXIS.
Meet divisional servicing objectives related to quote turnaround, policy issuance, phone management, renewal management, file maintenance, and documentation.
Analyze and underwrite individual risks.
Develop appropriate limit structure, retention, pricing, and endorsements within underwriting guidelines.
Continue to develop and update product and underwriting knowledge.
Participate in prospecting by identifying new business targets and opportunities and working closely with wholesale brokers to ensure the department receives the opportunity to offer proposals.
Make strategy recommendations to the supervisor.
Review and evaluate primarily new business based on company underwriting guidelines, competition, and geographic focus.
Develop strategy and make recommendations.
Perform broker marketing calls, including out-of-state travel.
Solicit new accounts, gather market intelligence, and deliver up-to-date department information on products and services.
Manage select agency relationships to ensure objectives are achieved.
Maintain up-to-date familiarity with economic and legal factors impacting the department’s business lines and the insurance industry.
Participate in special projects department initiatives.
Coordinate with branch marketing representatives and profit center representatives to allow for cross-marketing.