Underwriter, E&S General Liability

AXA • Scottsdale, AZ

286d • $85,000 - $128,000

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 General Liability Underwriting Experience.
• Some existing marketing relationships are preferred within their assigned territory with experience in production underwriting role.
• 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.

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 General Liability business, meeting growth goals and ensuring profitability for the region.
• Creating visibility in the assigned territory by communicating underwriting appetite and generating new opportunities by building and maintaining outstanding broker relationships.
• Working independently with 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

• Competitive retirement savings plan.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Wide range of learning opportunities for professional skills development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree