Leisure Underwriter

Leisure Travel Underwriter – AXIS (AXIS Capital)

Join AXIS Capital, a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance, and help us deliver outstanding client service while achieving superior risk‑adjusted returns. AXIS is committed to entrepreneurship, discipline, ethics, and building an inclusive culture where employees of all backgrounds can bring their whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

As a member of AXIS Specialty A&H, you will work with Managing General Underwriters (MGUs) and Program Managers to develop, analyze, review, evaluate, and monitor new and renewal accounts for Leisure Travel coverage. You will act within established guidelines to serve both existing partnerships and new opportunities.

• Perform all underwriting roles for Leisure Travel business.
• Underwriting existing A&H Partners:
  • Evaluate cases received from MGUs and Program Managers.
  • For complex opportunities, review and evaluate submissions to determine risk acceptability and coverage levels; coordinate with the Actuarial team for approvals.
  • Collaborate with program managers and external MGUs/Program Managers to obtain additional information needed to establish new business or renewal positions.
  • Work with Legal, Product, Operations, and Business Development to modify existing MGUs/Programsn
  • Develop and maintain internal and external producer/program relationships.
  • Set appropriate premium rates, issue proposals for programs/cases, and draft letters of intent when appropriate.
  • Conduct an annual portfolio review to determine renewal positions for the book of business.
• Reporting:
  • Update and maintain Monthly Specialty A&H Underwriting Reports.
  • Create ad hoc reports as needed.
• Policy Issuance:
  • Create and issue all policies not within the Template authority delegated to MGUs/MGAs.
  • Maintain underwriting discipline to achieve targeted loss ratios and combined ratios through the selection and renewal process.
  • Manage day‑to‑day tasks of the assigned risk portfolio.
  • Act as liaison between internal functional departments and external vendors.
  • Handle special projects and assignments at the request of A&H leadership.
  • Ensure digital files are maintained per AXIS Insurance procedures, including proper documentation, structure, and authorizations.

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities, and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Mathematics, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field (preferred).
• At least two (2) years of Accident & Health underwriting experience (P&C experience helpful but not required).
• At least three (3) years working with and overseeing
  
  GUs 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).
• Ability to work with large data sets to evaluate past performance and use data to determine acceptable rating metrics.

• Strong project management skills.
• Experience in Power BI or another dashboard reporting system.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Demonstrated communication skills to interact well with senior management and external partners.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player who initiates and works independently.

• Travel required (10%).
• Attend broker events in evenings and occasionally at weekends as required.

Base salary range: $110,000 – $150,000. Salary offer will be based on experience and location. You will also receive competitive target incentive compensation tied to overall corporate and individual performance.

Benefits include medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more. This position is exempt for FLSA purposes and is based in the United States of America.