Senior Underwriter, Middle Market, Private Equity

AXA•Boston, MA

22h

About The Position

AXA XL is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join an established underwriting team in a rapidly growing segment. The role services a renewal book and produces new business throughout North America, underwriting the unit’s most complex new and renewal business within its assigned remit. The Senior Underwriter drives profitable premium and rate goals in collaboration with actuarial and claims teams, delivering results consistent with the financial plan. The position works closely with brokers, agents, and clients to understand their needs, tailor insurance policies, assess and negotiate risks, and develop distribution relationships. It requires sound independent judgment, strong knowledge of the US insurance industry and private equity insurance products, and adherence to underwriting standards, legal requirements, and internal guidelines.

Requirements

Outstanding knowledge of the US insurance industry and in-depth technical knowledge of private equity insurance products.
Effective broker relationships within the private equity sector.
Extensive Middle Market insurance experience, such as underwriting, claims, or insurance-related business development.
Ability to pursue opportunities to differentiate AXA XL through its offerings and business practices.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong insured and broker contacts.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong customer service focus.
Collaborative team-player approach, with the ability to provide creative solutions and ideas.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Strong collaboration skills in a fast-paced, team-centric environment.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
Critical-thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Underwrite the unit’s most complex new and renewal business within the assigned remit.
Drive profitable premium and rate goals, partnering with actuarial and claims teams and delivering results consistent with the financial plan.
Work with brokers and agents to understand clients’ needs and tailor insurance policies accordingly.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in analyzing and evaluating risk.
Participate in roundtable discussions on risk assessment.
Negotiate with producers within delegated authority and established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives.
Build and enhance relationships with assigned brokers and clients, identifying and establishing new distribution relationships.
Maintain expertise in products, services, priorities, and target markets to help clients uncover hidden risks.
Comply with internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.