Underwriter II, Excess Casualty, Umbrella Excess Liability

AXA•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

AXA XL’s Excess Casualty business unit provides Commercial Umbrella and Excess Liability coverage to North American insureds. The Underwriter II joins the East Zone team and delivers profitable underwriting services to clients, assessing complex risks and managing new and renewal business within assigned authority. The role focuses on maintaining portfolio profitability and growth while building strong broker and insured relationships. It involves approximately 20% travel for client and broker meetings, industry events, and team collaboration. The position reports to the Underwriting Manager, Excess Casualty East Zone.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Moderate Excess Casualty underwriting experience and a robust understanding of general liability classes and risk assessment.
Ability to manage a high-volume portfolio with a focus on profitability and growth.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with a client-centric approach.
Self-motivated and organized, able to work without supervision and collaborate effectively within a team.
Knowledge of industry standards, market practices, and regulatory requirements.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Existing broker relationships within the territory.
Demonstrated ability to build new broker relationships.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze submissions, including applications, policy wording, loss runs, inspection reports, and financial data, to assess risk and make underwriting decisions.
Underwrite new and renewal business within assigned authority, ensuring profitability and alignment with the company’s risk appetite.
Develop and maintain broker and insured relationships in the territory, identifying and generating new business opportunities.
Communicate underwriting appetite and the company’s value proposition to brokers and clients.
Support cross-selling across AXA XL lines in collaboration with colleagues.
Manage policy endorsements, loss control reports, and compliance documentation.
Participate in business planning, forecasting, and monitoring financial exposure to maintain portfolio health and meet growth targets.
Monitor industry trends, emerging risks, and market developments to provide practical risk management solutions.
Travel approximately 20% for client and broker meetings, industry events, and team collaboration.