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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.
Sr. Underwriter E&S Property
Hybrid
AXIS (E&S) Property Division is seeking a dynamic E&S Property Underwriter to join a strategic team of professional underwriters operating in one of the most complex areas of the E&S Property industry. The individual will act within established guidelines to actively market, analyze, review, evaluate, and monitor new and renewal accounts. Exercise sound judgment in the processing and management of E&S accounts and underwriting activities.
The underwriter will be responsible for the development, growth, and profitability of a challenging E&S Property book of business. The individual should be recognized for their strength in technical analysis, integrity, and highest level of work ethic. Individuals will drive business results through strong underwriting analysis, active sales and marketing efforts, long-term client relationship building, and collaborative engagement with internal business partners.
Work Profile
This position provides a hybrid work environment and requires a minimum of three predetermined days in the office per week. Additionally, regular travel is necessary to engage in face-to-face meetings with brokers and clients and participate in industry and company events.
Candidate Profile
Sr UnderwriterE&S Property , will be a hands-on technical expert with a history of success within a top-tier commercial insurance carrier focused on primary and excess layer E&S property risk, targeting a wide variety of commercial property risks throughout the U.S. across catastrophic and non catastrophic exposures.
The ideal candidate for the Sr Underwriter E&S Property role is an experienced professional in commercial E&S property. They should have a proven track record of building a profitable E&S property book distributed via wholesale partners targeting middle market and complex risks across various classes.
Furthermore, the candidate should have a commanding presence and be skilled in communication and influencing. They should be able to build strong relationships that benefit AXIS and contribute to long-term strategic initiatives.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Underwrite a profitable book of complex surplus lines E&S Property risks, employing the appropriate analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability.
- Expertise in analyzing E&S property pricing adequacy.
- Ability to negotiate terms and conditions in a highly complex and competitive environment with a broad range of wholesale brokers and facultative reinsurance markets.
- Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Underwriting and developing a profitable book of business supporting strategic business plans while retaining a diversified mix of business to achieve overall growth and profit objectives.
- Developing a countrywide marketing strategy that recognizes the risk appetite of the E&S property and the wholesale brokers that produce desirable accounts to meet new business goals.
- Bachelor's degree required. CPCU, ARM, and/or ASLI designations are a plus.
- Minimum of eight years of E&S Property or complex Property experience.
- Strong negotiation and business development abilities.
- Established wholesale broker relationships are highly desired.
- Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners. Strong wholesale broker relationships and the ability to effectively analyze and assess risk and develop creative solutions.
- Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skills, and a high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices, and procedures.
- In-depth knowledge of the E&S property lines of business and legal and regulatory guidelines, to include demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of a progression of positions with increasing responsibility.
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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