AXIS (AXIS Capital)
Senior Underwriter – Professional Liability / Cyber Reinsurance
AXIS (AXIS Capital), Short Hills, New Jersey, us, 07078
Senior Underwriter – Professional Liability / Cyber Reinsurance
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AXIS (AXIS Capital) AXIS Capital is 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. 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. 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. Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Professional Liability / Cyber Treaty Reinsurance business; in addition to other ad hoc lines of business. The Professional Liability – Cyber Treaty Reinsurance Underwriter will be highly involved with the strategy and portfolio management. Responsibilities will include: Originate and underwrite Professional Liability / Cyber treaty business in compliance with the appropriate guidelines and within allocated authority while conforming to best practices, appetite and focusing on efficiency in approach. Build and maintain broker and client professional network to support profitable business origination through the Reinsurance broker market Drive strategy and portfolio management work including appetite, guidelines, limit management, etc. Track industry and market developments and raise these for strategic discussions with clients including a considered view as to how AXIS Re might help the client navigate the changes. Participate in underwriting audits and monitoring of account performance. Maintain an understanding of all current issues affecting the insurance and reinsurance industries with respect to the Professional Liability / Cyber lines of business. Frequent travel to service customers and attend industry conferences. About You: The Professional Liability / Cyber Treaty Reinsurance Underwriter will be a “hands-on” technical expert with a history of success within a top-tier (Re)Insurance Carrier focused on building a complex book of Professional Liability / Cyber Insurance/Reinsurance targeting of parallel scale and scope. Candidates will have deep knowledge of the professional liability and cyber insurance landscape, and full life cycle portfolio management across; solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and marketing. Requirements: Able to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience at all levels, including Executive Leadership. Working knowledge of actuarial and pricing concepts. Experience partnering with actuarial teams to price and structure reinsurance treaties/insurance policies (building towers). A thorough understanding of the underlying business. Strong focus on identifying client needs and flexibility in developing solutions Enthusiasm for new business opportunities and the desire to think creatively Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage peak period workflows Highly collaborative and versatile; with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A strong grasp of policy forms, contract wording and pricing schemes. The individual should also understand the role and impact of claims, actuarial, accounting, and finance in the underwriting process. Excellent marketing skills are required to develop and maintain relationships with reinsurance intermediaries and customers. Able to make decisions when faced with ambiguity and changing priorities. Able to self-start own tasks and to independently lead small projects of around 6 months duration. Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline What we offer: A base salary in the range of $260-290k, competitive target incentive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Senior Underwriter – Professional Liability / Cyber Reinsurance
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AXIS (AXIS Capital) AXIS Capital is 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. 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. 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. Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Professional Liability / Cyber Treaty Reinsurance business; in addition to other ad hoc lines of business. The Professional Liability – Cyber Treaty Reinsurance Underwriter will be highly involved with the strategy and portfolio management. Responsibilities will include: Originate and underwrite Professional Liability / Cyber treaty business in compliance with the appropriate guidelines and within allocated authority while conforming to best practices, appetite and focusing on efficiency in approach. Build and maintain broker and client professional network to support profitable business origination through the Reinsurance broker market Drive strategy and portfolio management work including appetite, guidelines, limit management, etc. Track industry and market developments and raise these for strategic discussions with clients including a considered view as to how AXIS Re might help the client navigate the changes. Participate in underwriting audits and monitoring of account performance. Maintain an understanding of all current issues affecting the insurance and reinsurance industries with respect to the Professional Liability / Cyber lines of business. Frequent travel to service customers and attend industry conferences. About You: The Professional Liability / Cyber Treaty Reinsurance Underwriter will be a “hands-on” technical expert with a history of success within a top-tier (Re)Insurance Carrier focused on building a complex book of Professional Liability / Cyber Insurance/Reinsurance targeting of parallel scale and scope. Candidates will have deep knowledge of the professional liability and cyber insurance landscape, and full life cycle portfolio management across; solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and marketing. Requirements: Able to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience at all levels, including Executive Leadership. Working knowledge of actuarial and pricing concepts. Experience partnering with actuarial teams to price and structure reinsurance treaties/insurance policies (building towers). A thorough understanding of the underlying business. Strong focus on identifying client needs and flexibility in developing solutions Enthusiasm for new business opportunities and the desire to think creatively Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage peak period workflows Highly collaborative and versatile; with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. A strong grasp of policy forms, contract wording and pricing schemes. The individual should also understand the role and impact of claims, actuarial, accounting, and finance in the underwriting process. Excellent marketing skills are required to develop and maintain relationships with reinsurance intermediaries and customers. Able to make decisions when faced with ambiguity and changing priorities. Able to self-start own tasks and to independently lead small projects of around 6 months duration. Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline What we offer: A base salary in the range of $260-290k, competitive target incentive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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