Associate Underwriter, E&S Casualty

AXA•Chicago, IL

13h

About The Position

We invent the new to help the world move forward. Combining powerful analytics and deeper insights with bigger ideas and innovative solutions, we free up our clients’ potential, thereby fulfilling our own. Take it seriously. Make it fun. Know it matters. At AXA XL, our team has poised for growth in the dynamic world of Excess and Surplus lines. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative team that has been unlocking the future since 1978, creating teams that excel at innovation, expanding geographically, building new products, and serving our wholesale partners with excellence”. AXA XL's Excess and Surplus business unit offers Umbrella and Excess Liability coverage to North American based Insureds. Underwriting teams are based in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Dublin. Coverage is written on an occurrence, claims-made or occurrence reported basis. Our broad range of appetite includes clients in manufacturing, retail, construction, energy, rail, and many more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.
Some E&S Underwriting Experience in Casualty General Liability and/or Excess.
Possess in-depth underwriting expertise across general classes and can manage high volume portfolio.
Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain outstanding insured and broker contacts.
Outstanding Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and presentation skills and willingness to mentor others.
Travel is estimated at 30%.

Nice To Haves

Some existing marketing relationships within their assigned territory with experience in production underwriting role.

Responsibilities

Supporting the successful execution of region’s strategic plan with a focus on the region and book assigned.
Handling an existing portfolio of E&S Casualty business, meeting growth goals and ensuring profitability for the region.
Creating visibility in the assigned territory by communicating underwriting appetite and also generate new opportunities as by building and maintaining outstanding broker relationships.
Working independently, you will be granted underwriting authority based on experience level.
Cultivating key broker relationships in the region to maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite.
Providing clients with a service that supports the positive image of the company.
Cross-marketing with other XL lines; meeting with brokers and insureds as required.

Benefits

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.
Inclusive culture that enables business growth and is critical to our success.
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.
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.
Competitive compensation.
Personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
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.