AXIS (AXIS Capital) · 1 day ago
Underwriter - Wholesale Lower Middle Market Excess Casualty
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
3+ years expAXIS Capital is a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. They are seeking a Senior Underwriter for their Wholesale Lower Middle Market Practice, responsible for developing and underwriting a profitable book of Excess Casualty risks, analyzing accounts, and fostering client relationships to drive business growth.
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Responsibilities
Develop and underwrite a profitable book of middle market surplus lines Excess Casualty risks employing the appropriate analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability
Expertise in analyzing low to moderate hazard excess casualty pricing adequacy
Ability to negotiate terms and conditions in a 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 in support of strategic business plans while retaining diversified mix of business to achieve overall growth and profit objectives
Developing a marketing strategy that recognizes the risk appetite of the Wholesale Lower Middle Market Excess Casualty unit and the wholesale brokers that produce the desired accounts to meet new business goals
Support changes to long-term and short-term business strategies with the ability to adjust quickly to effectively achieve profitability goals
Make recommendations to business unit leadership regarding market strategy, product development and departmental efficiencies
Stay up to date on national, state, and regional issues/regulations, industry activity and trends
Pro-actively participate and assist in ongoing underwriting training
Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as requested by business unit leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Underwriter candidates should have between three and five years of lower and middle market excess casualty underwriting or associate underwriting experience
Strong negotiation and business development abilities
Established wholesale broker relationships are desired, but not required
Underwriter candidates should have a solid foundation of technical expertise, underwriting skills, and a sound level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices, and procedures
Expertise in analyzing low to moderate hazard excess casualty pricing adequacy
Ability to negotiate terms and conditions in a 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
Developing a marketing strategy that recognizes the risk appetite of the Wholesale Lower Middle Market Excess Casualty unit and the wholesale brokers that produce the desired accounts to meet new business goals
Support changes to long-term and short-term business strategies with the ability to adjust quickly to effectively achieve profitability goals
Make recommendations to business unit leadership regarding market strategy, product development and departmental efficiencies
Stay up to date on national, state, and regional issues/regulations, industry activity and trends
Pro-actively participate and assist in ongoing underwriting training
Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as requested by business unit leadership
Preferred
Working towards CPCU, AU, or ASLI designations will be viewed as a plus
Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills
Entrepreneurial mindset and strong desire to succeed professionally
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners
Natural ability and desire to cultivate new and existing wholesale broker relationships
Ability to effectively analyze and assess risk and develop creative solutions
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2003-07-01IPO
Leadership Team
Vincent Tizzio
President and CEO
Peter Vogt
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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