Senior Underwriter– Middle Market, Construction

AXA•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At AXA XL, we provide insurance products and services that are designed to meet contractors’ unique and challenging exposures. Our Middle Market Construction team offers casualty coverages to North America’s Middle Market Contractors and Specialty Trade buyers. Arising out of growth, our US Middle Market team is looking to add a Senior Underwriter to our Construction vertical. As a Senior Underwriter, you will have the opportunity to build the go-to-market strategy of the US Middle Market Construction business with the Head of Construction and be responsible for managing a portfolio driving profitable growth.

Requirements

Moderate Commercial Underwriting Experience.
Underwriting expertise as it relates to solutions for construction managers, general contractors, trade contractors, to contribute to the underwriting of the full range of Construction accounts.
Outstanding insured and broker interaction with the ability to effectively target current and prospective contacts in order to effectively promote offered products.
Excellent written and oral communication skills to work with both internal teams and external brokers
Outstanding organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills.
Outstanding comprehension and work experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor’s degree required with advanced education and/or professional designations including but not limited to CPCU, IIA, CRIS preferred but not required.
Willingness to travel (approximately 25% travel as necessary).

Nice To Haves

advanced education and/or professional designations including but not limited to CPCU, IIA, CRIS

Responsibilities

Marketing to Middle Market producers to secure new and renewal business within the construction industry.
Reviewing Middle Market submission information, including loss history, while conducting appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account based upon defined construction appetite guidance, along with company Regulations and Guidelines.
Coordinating with varied business divisions including Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory, Strategy & Analytics, and others internally that support our businesses.
Determining quote or declination of risks.
Calculating rates and premium charges using approved rating models.
Developing and modifying policy wording in accordance with delegated underwriting authority when the standard forms are not appropriate.
Actively cross-sell afforded products and services.
Supporting service standards in delivery of primary casualty construction products and services.
Working with the other underwriters on the team on cross marketing goals and objectives.

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.
competitive retirement savings plan
health and wellness programs
wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers.
Matching Gifts program
Volunteering Leave
annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.