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AXIS (AXIS Capital) · 2 days ago

Sr Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

10+ years exp

AXIS Capital is a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance, known for its outstanding client service and ethical corporate culture. As a Sr Underwriter in the Excess Casualty Division, you will drive the marketing, analysis, and management of new and renewal accounts, focusing on innovation and profitability while cultivating relationships and identifying growth opportunities in key markets.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Underwrite a profitable book of Middle Market to Large Complex Excess Casualty risks, employing the appropriate analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability

Expertise in analyzing Excess General Liability pricing adequacy with an emphasis on Manufacturing and Commercial Contractors verticals

Ability to negotiate terms and conditions in a highly complex and competitive environment with a broad range of wholesale brokers

Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Underwriting and developing a profitable book of business greater than $10M GWP supporting strategic business plans while retaining a diversified mix of business to achieve overall growth and profit objectives (which necessarily includes in-person meetings with brokers and clients)

Developing a west coast focused marketing strategy that recognizes the risk appetite of the wholesale brokers that produce desirable accounts to meet new business goals

Regularly attend meetings in the office and in remote locations with other underwriters, employees, staff and management

Support changes to long-term and short-term business strategies with the ability to adjust quickly & effectively achieve profitability goals

Make recommendations to SVP regarding market strategy, product development and departmental efficiencies

Ability to manuscript specialized policy and endorsement language for highly complex risks

Stay up-to-date on national, state, and regional issues/regulations, industry activity and trends

Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as requested by SVP

Qualification

Excess Casualty UnderwritingBusiness DevelopmentNegotiation SkillsCPCU CertificationARM CertificationASLI CertificationGeneral Liability KnowledgeRisk AssessmentCommunication SkillsCreative Problem-SolvingRelationship Building

Required

Bachelor's degree required

A minimum of 10 years Middle Market to Large Complex Excess Casualty underwriting experience

Strong negotiation and business development abilities

Established wholesale broker relationships are highly desired

Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skills and a high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures

In-depth knowledge of the General Liability lines of business and legal and regulatory guidelines, to include demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of a progression of positions with increasing responsibility

Preferred

CPCU, ARM, and/or ASLI designations are a plus

Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills

Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners

Ability to effectively analyze and assess risk and develop creative solutions

Ability to travel and meet with brokers, clients, and attend industry and company meetings in person

Benefits

Competitive incentive targets

Medical plans for employees and their families

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Company

AXIS (AXIS Capital)

In a world that never stands still – where the nature of risk is constantly evolving and the needs of your customers are continually changing – you need a partner that turns challenges into possibilities and possibilities into opportunities.

Founded in 2001

Hamilton, Hamilton, BMU

1001-5000 employees