AXA XL
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Underwriter I, E&S Casualty
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AXA XL .
AXA XL's Excess and Surplus business unit offers Umbrella and Excess Liability coverage to North American based insureds. Underwriting teams are based in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Dublin. Coverage is written on an occurrence, claims-made or occurrence reported basis. Our broad range of appetite includes clients in manufacturing, retail, construction, energy, rail, and many more.
What you’ll be doing
Supporting the successful execution of region’s strategic plan with a focus on the region and book assigned.
Handling an existing portfolio of E&S Casualty business, meeting growth goals and ensuring profitability for the region.
Creating visibility in the assigned territory by communicating underwriting appetite and generating new opportunities through building and maintaining outstanding broker relationships.
Working independently, you will be granted underwriting authority based on experience level.
Cultivating key broker relationships in the region to maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite.
Providing clients with a service that supports the positive image of the company.
Cross-marketing with other XL lines; meeting with brokers and insureds as required.
You will report to the Head of E&S Casualty.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.
Some E&S Underwriting Experience in Casualty General Liability and/or Excess.
Some existing marketing relationships are preferred within their assigned territory with experience in production underwriting role.
Possess in-depth underwriting expertise across general classes and can manage high volume portfolio.
Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain outstanding insured and broker contacts.
Outstanding communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and presentation skills and willingness to mentor others.
Travel is estimated at 30%.
Who we are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. We partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.com
Inclusion and Diversity AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We strive to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards AXA XL’s rewards program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, including competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits. The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 78,000 - 123,200. Actual pay will be determined based upon skills, experience and location.
We’re committed to your health, wellbeing and development, offering a range of benefits and learning opportunities. For details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Insurance
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Underwriter I, E&S Casualty
role at
AXA XL .
AXA XL's Excess and Surplus business unit offers Umbrella and Excess Liability coverage to North American based insureds. Underwriting teams are based in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Dublin. Coverage is written on an occurrence, claims-made or occurrence reported basis. Our broad range of appetite includes clients in manufacturing, retail, construction, energy, rail, and many more.
What you’ll be doing
Supporting the successful execution of region’s strategic plan with a focus on the region and book assigned.
Handling an existing portfolio of E&S Casualty business, meeting growth goals and ensuring profitability for the region.
Creating visibility in the assigned territory by communicating underwriting appetite and generating new opportunities through building and maintaining outstanding broker relationships.
Working independently, you will be granted underwriting authority based on experience level.
Cultivating key broker relationships in the region to maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite.
Providing clients with a service that supports the positive image of the company.
Cross-marketing with other XL lines; meeting with brokers and insureds as required.
You will report to the Head of E&S Casualty.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience.
Some E&S Underwriting Experience in Casualty General Liability and/or Excess.
Some existing marketing relationships are preferred within their assigned territory with experience in production underwriting role.
Possess in-depth underwriting expertise across general classes and can manage high volume portfolio.
Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively as needed.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain outstanding insured and broker contacts.
Outstanding communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and presentation skills and willingness to mentor others.
Travel is estimated at 30%.
Who we are AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty. We partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.com
Inclusion and Diversity AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We strive to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Total Rewards AXA XL’s rewards program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, including competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits. The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 78,000 - 123,200. Actual pay will be determined based upon skills, experience and location.
We’re committed to your health, wellbeing and development, offering a range of benefits and learning opportunities. For details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.
Seniority level Not Applicable
Employment type Full-time
Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Insurance
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