Underwriter I, Kidnap

AXA•New York, NY

About The Position

The Professional team handles Professional Liability insurance which includes Directors & Officers (D&O), Errors & Omissions (E&O), Fiduciary, Employment Practices Liability (EPL), and Miscellaneous Professional Liability (MPL) products. As an Underwriter D&O you will focus on establishing strong relationships internally and externally and to act as the critical interface between the broker and clients and the company. You are expected to generate profitable premium and develop broker and client relationships.

Requirements

Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Outstanding collaborative skills in a fast-paced team-centric environment.
Business development skills evidencing a successful track record driving profitable growth.
Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to demonstrate critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to travel a minimum of 15% of the time is anticipated.
A bachelor’s degree is required.
Continuing education or professional designations in insurance underwriting and information privacy

Responsibilities

Be a contributing member of a collaborative, profit driven underwriting team
Learn and understand market trends, professional liability products and profit drivers to maximize results
Continually develop and leverage your industry knowledge to win business
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and brokers
Conduct research and analysis of new and renewal business
Manage a book of business profitably within a collaborative environment
Develop strategies and recommendations for your individual accounts
Conduct client and broker meetings to obtain underwriting information and share the team’s capabilities
Use negotiating skills to create best possible outcomes for the team
Travel up to 25%.