Underwriter - Primary Casualty - Lower Middle Market - Wholesale

AXIS (AXIS Capital) • Alpharetta, GA

1d • $110,000 - $125,000 • 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 race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Underwriter - Primary Casualty - Lower Middle Market - Wholesale AXIS’ Wholesale Lower Middle Market department is seeking a dynamic individual for a rare opportunity to become part of a highly respected team of professional underwriters who are building out a highly visible strategic Lower Middle Market Primary Casualty business unit. Under business line leader supervision, the individual will act within established guidelines to learn and apply the marketing, analysis, review, evaluation, and monitoring of new and renewal accounts that traditionally fall within the $15,000 to $100,000 premium range. Candidate Profile The successful candidate must exhibit a strong sense of urgency in all business dealings while exercising sound judgment in the processing and management of E&S accounts and underwriting activities. The individual will be naturally suited to working in a fast-paced team environment and should be recognized for their strength in analysis, the ability to market and form strong client relationships, integrity, and the highest level of work ethic. The individual will drive business results through achievement of new GWP targets and renewal underwriting analysis, very active engagement with new and long-term client relationships, and collaborative engagement within the team and with other internal business partners. Work Profile This position is located in the highly desirable Avalon mixed-use development in Alpharetta, GA. The job requires three days a week in the office except while traveling to attend sales, industry, and company events.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years’ direct experience in lower or middle market general liability underwriting
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong negotiation and business development abilities.
• Underwriter candidates should have a solid foundation of technical expertise, underwriting skills, and a sound level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong desire to succeed professionally.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners.
• Natural ability and desire to cultivate new and existing wholesale broker relationships.
• Ability to effectively analyze and assess risk and develop creative solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Working towards CPCU, AU, or ASLI designations will be viewed as a plus.
• Established wholesale broker relationships are desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and underwrite a profitable book of small to mid-sized commercial enterprise surplus lines Primary Casualty risks employing the appropriate analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability.
• Expertise in analyzing low to moderate hazard General Liability pricing adequacy.
• Ability to negotiate terms and conditions in a competitive environment with a broad range of wholesale brokers
• Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Underwriting and developing a profitable book of business in support of strategic business plans while retaining diversified mix of business to achieve overall growth and profit objectives.
• Developing a marketing strategy that recognizes the risk appetite of the Wholesale Lower Middle Market Primary Casualty unit and the wholesale brokers that produce the desired accounts to meet new business goals.
• Support changes to long-term and short-term business strategies with the ability to adjust quickly to effectively achieve profitability goals.
• Make recommendations to business unit leadership regarding market strategy, product development and departmental efficiencies.
• Stay up to date on national, state, and regional issues/regulations, industry activity and trends.
• Pro-actively participate and assist in ongoing underwriting training.
• Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as requested by business unit leadership.

Benefits

• comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

What This Job Offers

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