Underwriter - War, Terrorism, Political Violence and Active Assailant

Underwriter War, Terrorism, Political Violence and Active Assailant

Dallas, TX I Atlanta, GA I Exton, PA I Hartford, CT I Stamford, CT I Chicago, IL I San Francisco, CA I Los Angeles, CA I USA

As an Underwriter, you will be responsible for managing and growing an existing portfolio of business concentrated in the Central Zone.

The role will require working with our wholesale and retail broker partners, internal colleagues across multiple business functions, and our external vendor partners.

Some travel will be required for this role.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Reviewing War, Terrorism, Political Violence and Active Assailant submissions within the existing renewal book of business and new business opportunities - including applications, policy wording, statement of values and conducting appropriate research to determine degree of risk for each account.
• Calculating appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs and exposure while ensuring profitability.
• Exercising discretion and independent judgment in the analysis and evaluation of risk.
• Building new relationships with brokers and clients whilst also leveraging existing relationships with a view to growing the portfolio profitably.
• Representing AXA XL at external broker and client meetings as well as at industry events.
• Staying up to date on current events to ensure proper underwriting and pricing for each individual risk.
• Maintaining compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.
• Effectively cross-marketing with other AXA XL lines; meet with brokers and insureds as required. Cultivate key broker relationships in the region to maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite.

This will include travel in the region.

Controlling timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards.

You will report to the Head of Terrorism and Film & Media in the Americas.

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills :

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
• The successful candidate will have a moderate amount of experience in the relevant class of business, possessing functional knowledge and skills reflective of a fully competent practitioner.
• Outstanding Industry Knowledge and Commercial / Business Acumen.
• Analytical, negotiation and sales / marketing skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent customer service focus is a must.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain outstanding insured and broker contacts.
• Ability to develop and understand business processes, strategy and planning
• Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution.

FIND your future

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.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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