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AXIS (AXIS Capital) · 1 day ago

Lead Underwriter - MPL

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$215K/yr - $240K/yr

5+ years exp

AXIS Capital is a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. The Lead Underwriter - MPL is responsible for analyzing, reviewing, evaluating, and monitoring new and renewal accounts for the Miscellaneous Professional Liability Practice, while also mentoring underwriters and contributing to the development of new insurance products.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Strategically prospect new opportunities in the MPL Space

Manage a book of business, including developing new business opportunities and cross-marketing of product lines within AXIS

Develop, mentoring and managing a team of junior underwriters

Meet divisional servicing objectives related to quote turnaround, policy issuance, phone management, renewal management, file maintenance, and documentation

Analyze and underwrite individual risks. Develop appropriate limit structure, retention, pricing, and endorsements within underwriting guidelines

Continue to develop and update product and underwriting knowledge

Participate in prospecting by identifying new business targets and opportunities and working closely with retail and wholesale brokers to ensure the department receives the opportunity to offer proposals. Make strategy recommendations to the supervisor

Review and evaluate primarily new business based on company underwriting guidelines, competition, and geographic focus. Develop strategy and make recommendations

Perform broker marketing calls, including out-of-state travel

Solicit new accounts, gather market intelligence, and deliver up-to-date department information on products and services

Maintain up-to-date familiarity with economic and legal factors impacting the department’s business lines and the insurance industry

Participate in special projects department initiatives

Qualification

Miscellaneous Professional LiabilityPortfolio ManagementUnderwriting AnalysisBroker RelationshipsInfluence SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship-BuildingPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

A minimum of 5 years' experience in underwriting in MPL lines of business

Strong presentation and interpersonal skills

Ability to establish broker relationships within the region

Benefits

Medical plans for employees and their families

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

And much more

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