Senior Underwriter

AXA • Chicago, IL

20d

About The Position

For assigned line(s) of business, the Property Facultative Underwriter will, under direction of assigned manager and in accordance with established procedures: underwrite and maintain/service profitable new and renewal business exercising self-supported judgment based on comprehensive knowledge of policy form terms and conditions and coverage intent; increase our market share, our visibility, and solidify our position as a leader in the marketplace by participating in marketing activities; be dedicated to maximizing the efficiency of the group, maintaining morale, and providing quality service to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• Moderate experience in the insurance industry, with an emphasis on commercial property insurance/reinsurance.
• Understand policy rating and be proficient in the use of policy rating systems.
• Familiarity with policy and contract wording.
• Math Aptitude.
• Outstanding PC skills.
• Underwriter must be detail oriented and accurate, have demonstrated organizational skills and flexibility, have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to apply creative, analytical and mathematical skills to problem-solving; have the ability to work Self-directed, have excellent customer focus, responsiveness and multi-tasking abilities.
• Team-oriented and have a consistent commitment to excellence, have the ability to enter information accurately and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for underwriting and production of individual risk accounts with specific production/premium annual goals
• Maintain client/broker contacts and relationships as appropriate.
• Contribute to individual risk audit process as appropriate.
• Manage individual risk T&E expenditures as appropriate in coordination with Territory Manager.
• Contribute to and develop annual personal P&D plan in coordination with Property Fac leadership team.
• Contribute to individual risk division training and new hire onboarding as appropriate.
• Underwrite terms and conditions and establish pricing for new and renewal property facultative business by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing account information.
• Achieve consistent satisfactory internal/external audit results by adhering to underwriting guidelines, regulatory and rating guidelines.
• Effectively communicate with underwriting, actuarial, legal, underwriting service department and claims staff to ensure profitability of accounts.
• Maintain and service a book of business by analyzing endorsement requests, participating in large loss and customer account team meetings, audits and provide top quality customer service to brokers and cedants.
• Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of business development activities including but not limited to: identification of key brokers and markets; participation in marketing to external brokers and cedants, which includes activities and events; completion and implementation of action plans from marketing activities; and accompany other underwriters on broker/client visits as needed.
• Work effectively in a team setting; contribute to the creation and sustaining of a high-performance team by embracing and understanding team and unit goals
• Contribute to and implement actions to improve performance and efficiency.

Benefits

• 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.
• We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed