AXA XL · 5 hours ago
Senior Underwriter - Team Lead, Property
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$156K/yr - $233K/yrAXA XL is known for solving complex risks and is seeking a Senior Underwriter in Property to evaluate and underwrite complex property insurance risks. This role involves leading a regional property team, analyzing risk data, and collaborating with brokers and clients to develop customized insurance solutions.
ConsultingCustomer ServiceFinanceInsurance
Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the regional property team in the Marketing and Underwriting of new and renewal business opportunities for retail broker partners, focusing on Property and related product lines. While additionally, contributing to special projects as assigned by senior management
Lead in the future development of the existing Underwriting staff and the hiring of the future Underwriters in the southwest region
Contribute to regional planning by developing and executing an annual desk-level underwriting plan
Mentoring and motivating team underwriters, while working with underwriting assistants and other integral members of your team
Support the training and onboarding of new hires to foster a knowledgeable team
Analyze submission data including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports while conducting appropriate research to determine degree of risk for each account
Utilize advanced underwriting tools and methodologies to evaluate complex property exposures
Adhere to underwriting guidelines, underwriting authorities and referral requirements as needed to regional management, product management and chief underwriting officers
Collaborate with internal colleagues in the assessment of current and prospective risks, including actuarial, claims, legal and risk engineering
Pro-active service of business in conjunction with our Middle Office to ensure timely and accurate delivery of quotations, binders, policies and endorsements
Cross-sell with other business units to maximize deployment of AXA XL’s capital and broaden product offerings
Monitor marketplace trends to stay informed about and ahead of emerging issues and opportunities within the Property sector
Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements
Assist in portfolio management regarding limit deployment, attachment point aggregation, pricing adequacy and policy terms and conditions
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
In-depth Property Underwriting expertise related to solutions to contribute to the underwriting of the full range of Property products
Strong insured and broker interaction in assigned geographic territory with the ability to effectively target current and prospective contacts in order to effectively promote offered products
The ability to travel a minimum of 25% of the time is anticipated
Preferred
Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations
Ability to work independently while being an open-minded team player, actively listening to comprehend unique circumstances that require practical and innovative solutions to complex issues
Excellent written and oral communication skills to work with both internal teams and external brokers as you will work in a team environment, assisting underwriters and / or deal administrators as part of their overall responsibility
Excellent collaborative skills in a fast-paced team-centric environment
The ability to demonstrate critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Competitive retirement savings plan
Health and wellness programs
Wide range of learning opportunities
Company
AXA XL
We are a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance offering innovative risk management solutions for businesses worldwide.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Tocco
Chief Executive Officer, Americas
Rose Hall, PE
Co-Founder, AXA XL Ecosystem
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