Senior Underwriter - Management Liability

AXIS•Chicago, IL

10d•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 - Management Liability D&O, EPLI, FLI and Crime The Senior Underwriter, Private Company Management Liability (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime) will act within established guidelines and market to analyze, review, evaluate, and monitor new and renewal accounts for our Private Company Management Liability Practice. Senior Underwriters exercise independent judgment in processing accounts and managing underwriting activities. Sr. Underwrites typical support of $5 Million in GWP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years’ experience in underwriting Management Liability (D&O, EPL, FL, and Crime)
Direct background targeting insureds with revenues under $3billion in Revenue
Strong presentation and people skills
Ability to establish broker relationships within the region.
In-depth knowledge of management liability products and market trends
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to build and maintain strong broker relationships
Experience with underwriting systems and risk modeling tools.
Adaptability to changing market conditions and emerging risks.
Team player with a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational skills.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Nice To Haves

Strong connections within Management Liability Retail broker channels.

Responsibilities

Retain existing business while strategically prospecting new opportunities, targeting Private Company Management Liability.
Manage a book of business regarding new lines, renewals, and cross-marketing of product lines within AXIS, typically more than $5 Million in GWP.
Meet established 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, opportunities, and work closely with retail 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 the required number of broker marketing calls, including out-of-state travel as needed.
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.