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AXIS (AXIS Capital) · 6 hours ago

Leisure Travel Underwriter

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$110K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

AXIS Capital is a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance, known for outstanding client service and intelligent risk-taking. The Leisure Travel Underwriter will be responsible for performing underwriting roles, evaluating and monitoring new and renewal accounts, and ensuring compliance with established guidelines. This role involves collaboration with various teams and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners.

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Responsibilities

Perform all underwriting roles for Leisure Travel business

Evaluates cases as received from MGUs and Program Managers

For complex opportunities/programs, reviews and evaluates submissions to determine risk acceptability and coverage levels

Works closely with program manager and external MGUs/Program Mangers to obtain additional required information in determining either our new business or renewal position

Works with Legal, Product, Operations and Business Development to modify existing MGUs/Programs

Develops and maintains both internal and external producer/program relationships

Sets appropriate premium rates, issues proposals for programs/cases, and letters of intent when appropriate

Performs a portfolio review on an annual basis to determine renewal position for the book of business

Updates and Maintains Monthly Specialty A&H UW Reports

Creates ad hoc reports when necessary

Creates and issues all policies that are not within the Template authority delegated to MGUs/MGAs

Achieve targeted loss ratios and combined ratios by maintaining underwriting discipline through the underwriting selection and renewal process

Manages day-to-day tasks of assigned risk portfolio

Acts as liaison between internal functional departments and external vendors

Handles special projects and assignments at the request of A&H leadership team

Ensure digital files are maintained per AXIS Insurance procedures including but not limited to proper documentation, structure, and authorizations

Qualification

Accident & Health UnderwritingLeisure Travel knowledgeData analysisPower BIFinancial acumenProject managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailNegotiation skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance or related field preferred

Requires at least two (2) years Accident & Health Underwriting experience. P&C insurance is not required but helpful

Requires at least three (3) years of experience working with and overseeing MGAs/MGUs or Program Managers

Market Segment knowledge: Leisure Travel

Product knowledge: Accidental Death, Accident Medical Expense, Catastrophic Medical, Disability, Participant Accident, Out of Country Medical Insurance and Leisure Travel Insurance a plus

Other product knowledge helpful but not required: Corporate Accident (Business Travel Accident, Voluntary Accident), Occupational Accident, Critical Illness, Life, Supplemental Medical, Dental and Vision

Ability to work with large data sets to evaluate past performance and use data to determine acceptable rating metrics

Preferred

Strong project management skills

Experience in Power BI or other Dashboard reporting system

Strong presentation skills

Strong financial acumen

Demonstrated communication skills to interact well with Senior Management & external partners

Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent negotiation and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Team player

Displays initiative and ability to work independently

Benefits

Medical plans for you and your family

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