Underwriter I, Kidnap

AXA•New York, NY

30d•Onsite

About The Position

As a K&R Underwriter you will be required to evaluate new and renewal policy applications and supporting documentation to classify and assess risks, communicate and build relationships with brokers and our Crisis Management Response firm, and create and maintain underwriting documentation according to grants of authority and departmental underwriting guidelines. Kidnap is part of the Hartford Professional team.

Requirements

Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to perform
Outstanding collaborative skills in a fast-paced team-centric environment.
Business development skills .
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 and profit drivers to maximize results
Maintain knowledge of current global affairs including regional and key country trends.
Continually develop and leverage your market 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 K&R program
Develop and maintain an understanding of Kidnap, Extortion, hijack, Wrongfule detention, hostage Crisis and other Security Risks globally
Travel up to 15%.