Senior Underwriter (AVP) – Retail Complex Risk – Management Liability

AXIS•Los Angeles, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations. Senior Underwriter (AVP) – Retail Complex Risk – Management Liability AXIS is seeking a high-performing Senior Underwriter (AVP) to join the Commercial Retail Complex Risk team within our Management Liability platform. This is a market-facing underwriting role focused on complex public and private company risks, offering the opportunity to work on sophisticated, multi-line placements within a highly collaborative, retail distribution model.

Requirements

Strong broker relationships within the U.S. retail market
7+ Experience underwriting Management Liability Complex Risk (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, or related Financial Lines)
Track record of managing and growing a profitable underwriting portfolio
Bachelor’s degree
Strong analytical and risk evaluation skills
Ability to structure complex Management Liability programs
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Effective relationship management with brokers and internal partners
Ability to manage competing priorities and perform in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and within a team

Nice To Haves

Experience handling Financial Institutions risks is value added.

Responsibilities

Underwriting and managing a portfolio of new and renewal Management Liability business while actively originating opportunities through broker relationships.
Build and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers to drive new business production.
Execute a disciplined broker engagement strategy, including in-person meetings and market travel.
Stay current on trends and emerging risks within the public company and Management Liability landscape.
Manage a portfolio of new and renewal business, ensuring profitability and alignment with underwriting guidelines.
Retain existing accounts while selectively pursuing new business opportunities.
Support cross-selling of AXIS Management Liability and broader Financial Lines products.
Analyze, evaluate, and underwrite complex Management Liability risks, including public company exposures.
Structure terms, conditions, limits, and pricing within delegated underwriting authority.
Maintain adherence to underwriting guidelines, best practices, and service standards.
Meet divisional service standards, including quote turnaround time, policy issuance, and documentation.
Maintain accurate underwriting files and ensure compliance with internal processes.