Senior Underwriter- Environmental Casualty

AXA•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Join the dynamic AXA XL Middle Market Business as a Senior Underwriter. We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our growing team and play a pivotal role in launching our new Environmental Combined Form product. With a well-established environmental team and a burgeoning Middle Market presence, this opportunity will enable you to be part of expanding AXA XL’s Middle Market product offerings to clients in the US Commercial P&C market. In this role, you will be instrumental in the launch of our innovative combined environmental policy product. Your responsibilities will include underwriting combined form opportunities, identify new business, and work with other middle market underwriters to offer multi line coverage solutions for our clients. Additionally, you will have the chance to cultivate valuable broker relationships in both Middle Market and Environmental sectors. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary and grow your career with us!

Requirements

An in-depth technical knowledge of Environmental Casualty and Excess liability product offerings.
The ability to structure combined form policy offerings in conjunction with/or in support of a middle market multi line coverage approach.
Established broker relationships within Environmental and or Middle Market areas.
Extensive environmental casualty insurance experience (e.g., underwriting, claims, or insurance related business development experience).
Experience selling environmental combined form products with supporting product lines including Auto and WC.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain robust insured and broker contacts.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent customer service focus is a must.
Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution.

Responsibilities

Support the development and marketing of environmental combined product.
Underwriting environmental combined form and excess policies. Assisting in achieving profitable premium and rate goals, working with actuarial and claims and successfully delivering results consistent with financial plan.
Managing multi line product delivery in coordination with Middle Market teams.
Developing, maintaining and servicing broker relationships within the Middle Market distribution model. Coordinate with brokers to determine their marketing and education needs supported by AXAXL Middle Market and Environmental.
Interacting directly with insureds, brokers and producers and service accounts and brokers.
Working collaboratively in a team environment, assisting underwriters, underwriting assistants and management team.
Ensuring high quality service standards and compliance with all internal audit guidelines.
Acting as a representative of the company and our agents by attending internal/external company functions, agent sponsored and industry events.
Meet with brokers and set annual targets, issue monthly status reports, monitor P&L against plan.
Take initiative and proactively support broker and market interactions which support growth. Meet with customers and prospects to develop relationships, deliver Middle Market education and to support business targets.

Benefits

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
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At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers.