Underwriting Manager - Construction Excess Casualty
DescriptionUnderwriting Manager - Construction Excess CasualtyExton, PA I Philadelphia, PA I Scottsdale, AZ I Fresno, CA I Los Angeles, CA I Monterey, ca I San Francisco, CA I Walnut Creek, CA I Denver, CO I Hartford, CT I Stamford, CT I Washington, DC I Atlanta, GA I Chicago, IL I Bloomfield, NJ I Morristown, NJ I New York, NY I Charlotte, NC I Dublin, OH I Dallas, TX I Houston, TX I USA At AXA XL we provide insurance products and services that are designed to meet contractors' unique and challenging exposures.
Our Construction Excess Casualty team offers Excess Casualty coverage to North America's Contractors and Specialty Trade buyers.
Arising out of growth our North America Construction underwriting team is looking to add an Underwriting Manager to our current Excess Casualty Unit.
This will be an Underwriting Manager role for a specific region in the United States working closely with the Excess Construction Profit Center Head.
You will be responsible for managing an underwriting team's portfolio and personal development driving profitable growth.
DISCOVER your opportunity Your underwriting responsibilities will include:
Manage a team of underwriters within a given region Handle day to day operations of a respective teamAssist with referrals and underwriting questions as they come upWork with your underwriting team in developing and growing their books of businessDriving profitability within the teamHandle an existing book of business within a respective regionDetermining quote or declination of risk.
Calculating rates and premium charges using approved rating models.
Developing and modifying policy wording in accordance with delegated underwriting authority when the standard forms are not appropriate.
Actively cross-sell afforded products and services.
Work with the Profit Center Head in developing team goals and operational projectsSupporting service standards in delivery of excess casualty construction products and services.
Involvement in special projects as assigned by senior managementIn this role you will report to the Excess Construction Profit Center Head.
QualificationsSHARE your talentWe're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Extensive Commercial Insurance Experience, preferably Casualty specific.
Willingness to lead a successful team of underwritersRobust insured and broker interaction in across the United States with the ability to effectively target current and prospective clients.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills to work with both internal teams and external brokers as you will work in a team environment.
Outstanding organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills.
Outstanding comprehension and work experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor's degree required with advanced education and / or professional designations including but not limited to CPCU, IIA, CRIS preferred but not required.
Willingness to travel (approximately 25% travel as necessary) within assigned geographic territory Prior management experience a plus but not requiredFIND your futureAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks.
For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.
comInclusion & DiversityAXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success.
That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential.
It's about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance CharterLearn more at axaxl.
com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy.
In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities.
We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future.
Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called Roots of resilience, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
Valuing nature:
How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us.
Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society are essential to our future.
We're committed to protecting and restoring nature from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
Addressing climate change:
The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant.
Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption.
We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
Integrating ESG:
All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future.
Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business.
We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
AXA Hearts in Action:
We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's Hearts in Action programs.
These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.
The U.
S.
pay range for this position is USD 118,500 233,000.
Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience, and location.
We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.
At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits.
Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers.
For more details aboutAXA XL's benefits offerings, please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.
pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.
com).
Job Field:
UnderwritingJob Type:
StandardSchedule:
Full-time.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Our Construction Excess Casualty team offers Excess Casualty coverage to North America's Contractors and Specialty Trade buyers.
Arising out of growth our North America Construction underwriting team is looking to add an Underwriting Manager to our current Excess Casualty Unit.
This will be an Underwriting Manager role for a specific region in the United States working closely with the Excess Construction Profit Center Head.
You will be responsible for managing an underwriting team's portfolio and personal development driving profitable growth.
DISCOVER your opportunity Your underwriting responsibilities will include:
Manage a team of underwriters within a given region Handle day to day operations of a respective teamAssist with referrals and underwriting questions as they come upWork with your underwriting team in developing and growing their books of businessDriving profitability within the teamHandle an existing book of business within a respective regionDetermining quote or declination of risk.
Calculating rates and premium charges using approved rating models.
Developing and modifying policy wording in accordance with delegated underwriting authority when the standard forms are not appropriate.
Actively cross-sell afforded products and services.
Work with the Profit Center Head in developing team goals and operational projectsSupporting service standards in delivery of excess casualty construction products and services.
Involvement in special projects as assigned by senior managementIn this role you will report to the Excess Construction Profit Center Head.
QualificationsSHARE your talentWe're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Extensive Commercial Insurance Experience, preferably Casualty specific.
Willingness to lead a successful team of underwritersRobust insured and broker interaction in across the United States with the ability to effectively target current and prospective clients.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills to work with both internal teams and external brokers as you will work in a team environment.
Outstanding organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills.
Outstanding comprehension and work experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor's degree required with advanced education and / or professional designations including but not limited to CPCU, IIA, CRIS preferred but not required.
Willingness to travel (approximately 25% travel as necessary) within assigned geographic territory Prior management experience a plus but not requiredFIND your futureAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks.
For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.
comInclusion & DiversityAXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success.
That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential.
It's about helping one another and our business to move forward and succeed.
Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance CharterLearn more at axaxl.
com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy.
In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities.
We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future.
Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called Roots of resilience, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars:
Valuing nature:
How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us.
Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society are essential to our future.
We're committed to protecting and restoring nature from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
Addressing climate change:
The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant.
Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption.
We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
Integrating ESG:
All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future.
Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business.
We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
AXA Hearts in Action:
We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's Hearts in Action programs.
These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.
The U.
S.
pay range for this position is USD 118,500 233,000.
Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience, and location.
We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.
At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits.
Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers.
For more details aboutAXA XL's benefits offerings, please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.
pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.
com).
Job Field:
UnderwritingJob Type:
StandardSchedule:
Full-time.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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