Underwriter II – General Industries

AXA • Washington, DC

4h

About The Position

Our Middle Markets business focuses on mid-sized customers in the US Commercial P&C market. In this role you will be responsible for underwriting our Middle Market products and establishing broker and client relationships in the Eastern Territory to support growing this business.

Requirements

• Outstanding knowledge of the US insurance industry, combined with in-depth technical knowledge of P&C product offerings and effective broker relationships.
• Moderate knowledge of Middle Market insurance experience (e.g., underwriting, claims, or insurance related business development experience).
• Consistently pursue opportunities to differentiate AXA XL in the industry through our offerings and how we conduct business.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain outstanding insured and broker contacts.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent customer service focus is a must.
• Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; professional designations CPCU, ARM a plus
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent marketing, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Solid leadership and management skills.
• Excellent decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting both new and renewal business for assigned territory.
• Execution of your own annual desk-level underwriting plan.
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines, underwriting authorities and referral requirements as needed to Chief Underwriting Officer and Referral Resources.
• Ensuring high quality service standards and compliance with all internal audit guidelines.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Cross-sell across Middle Market business unit to maximize deployment of AXA XL’s capital.
• Travel within territory for broker, client, and internal meetings.
• Develop, maintain and service broker relationships within the distribution model. Coordinate with brokers to determine their marketing and education needs supported by AXAXL Middle Market.
• Act as a representative of the company and our agents by attending internal/external company functions, agent sponsored and industry events.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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
• AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security.
• 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.
• competitive retirement savings plan
• health and wellness programs
• learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers.
• Matching Gifts program
• Volunteering Leave
• Global Day of Giving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level