Underwriter II, Excess Casualty - West

AXA SA•San Francisco, CA

41d•$85,000 - $149,000

About The Position

As an Underwriter II, you will be responsible for delivering a profitable 'Underwriting' service to your clients. You'll be joining an established team of senior underwriters as a part of AXA XL's West Zone. What you'll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Reviewing submissions including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports while conducting appropriate research to determine degree of risk for each account. Underwriting business within the agreed business plan and individual authority. Calculating appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs inherent to the sector, program structure, and general administration costs while ensuring profitability. Proactively advising, assisting, servicing, and following up with clients on insurance and risk management matters to ensure satisfaction and fulfillment of their insurance requirements. Effective relationship management to initiate opportunities for cross-selling offered products and ensuring account retention. Controlling timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards. Reviewing loss control reports and managing policy endorsement requests to process any necessary changes to the policy. Supporting the business planning and forecasting process; monitoring financial exposure within outlined limits; monitoring premium income to ensure it remains within set limits. You will report to Head of West Excess Casualty. What you'll bring We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Desired Skills and Abilities: We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)
Moderate to extensive experience in the relevant class of business, possessing functional knowledge and skills reflective of a fully competent practitioner.
Robust Industry Knowledge and Commercial/Business Acumen.
Analytical, negotiation and sales/marketing skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent customer service focus is a must.
Interpersonal Savvy - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain robust insured and broker contacts.
Ability to develop and understand business processes, strategy, and planning
Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution.

Responsibilities

Reviewing submissions including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports while conducting appropriate research to determine degree of risk for each account.
Underwriting business within the agreed business plan and individual authority.
Calculating appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs inherent to the sector, program structure, and general administration costs while ensuring profitability.
Proactively advising, assisting, servicing, and following up with clients on insurance and risk management matters to ensure satisfaction and fulfillment of their insurance requirements.
Effective relationship management to initiate opportunities for cross-selling offered products and ensuring account retention.
Controlling timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards.
Reviewing loss control reports and managing policy endorsement requests to process any necessary changes to the policy.
Supporting the business planning and forecasting process; monitoring financial exposure within outlined limits; monitoring premium income to ensure it remains within set limits.

Benefits

Inclusion AXA XL is committed to 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.
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a 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.
It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.
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
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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.
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In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities.
We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future.
Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
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