Underwriter, Inland Marine

AXIS (AXIS Capital)•Alpharetta, GA

18h•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations. The Underwriter – Inland Marine – NA, is responsible for the portfolio development, maintenance, and profitable growth elements of the Inland Marine business unit. This includes assisting the division leader in building out the product set and the underwriting team to meet the North American unit’s goals. This role will report to the Head of Inland Marine - NA and includes responsibility for the establishment of a business plan and financial outcome in conjunction with the Head of North Americas business plans and goals. In order to achieve the financial return targets, this position will also work with other cross-functional teams and Product Development functions such as Product Management, P&C Actuarial, Claims, Underwriting, Finance and Accounting to improve the overall customer experience, satisfaction, profitability, quality and consistency to meet the Inland Marine product line objectives and to ensure decisions contribute to a profitable portfolio as requested by the Inland Marine leader.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years’ experience underwriting multiple inland marine classes
Existing relationships with wholesale and retail producers with a focus on Inland Marine business
Manuscript, Company and AAIS Inland Marine form experience
Strong communication, analytical and negotiation skills
Travel for marketing and/or training purposes, including attendance at national industry events
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
Must be able to work well in a small, tightly knit team environment, but also be able to work independently within an assigned underwriting authority document, territory and appetite
Proficient in the use of Microsoft software applications
Will abide by departmental policies and procedures, including authority levels, to comply with all risk management controls

Responsibilities

Responsible for review and analysis of underwriting data to determine risk eligibility to corporate standards
Develop and manage distribution relationships through excellent customer service and creative marketing activities
Provide subject matter expertise on inland marine insurance within the organization as required
Meet profitability and premium goals determined by the head of North America and the department
Make independent decisions within underwriting letter of authority and maintain proper file documentation
Responsible for liaising with US distribution leaders to analyze results and maintaining accountability of broker partners within the department
Possess and develop a keen awareness of market trends and identify emerging threats to the department
Have an in-depth knowledge of department products and services
Ability to clearly articulate the department’s value proposition
Participate in training and initiatives
Travel required
Other duties as assigned by department head