Associate Underwriter, Construction SDI

At AXA XL we provide dedicated expertise to solve risk management challenges for large contractors & deliver unique solutions, significant capacity and diverse construction experience. Our Construction Subcontractor Default Insurance team offers SDI coverage to North America’s top contractors. As a result, our construction underwriting team will tailor the buyer’s policy to fit each client’s unique needs.

The Underwriter I position will be responsible for underwriting Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) and related products for sophisticated General Contractors. Communication and negotiations with industry leaders in the broker and contractor community will be part of the day-to-day functions of this position.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Marketing to producers to secure new and renewal business.
• Reviewing of applications, terms and conditions, statement of values, loss history, price modeling, conducting appropriate research and working with SDI team colleagues to determine the degree of risk for each account based upon company SDI Regulations, Guidelines and underwriting authority granted.
• Coordinating with varied business divisions including Risk Engineering, Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory and others internally that support our businesses.
• Creating creative risk transfer solutions to unique customers’ needs while safeguarding AXA XL’s bottom line
• Skillful, decisive and selective underwriting
• Maintaining a profitable portfolio of accounts
• Cross-selling with other groups at AXA XL to drive greater product density
• Various other duties in support of AXA XL’s the SDI product.
• Your focus is to establish robust relationship internally and externally and to act as the critical interface between the broker and clients and the company. You are expected to continuously contribute to improve current working and underwriting practices.
• Other opportunities within the Construction Business Unit
• We work collaboratively across lines and in support of our General Contractor partners. You will have opportunities to work on projects and in groups that move the construction industry forward. AXA XL Construction is an industry leader in the evolving areas of construction technology, sustainability, inclusion & diversity. All of our team members have a role in impacting the future of our industry and world.

In this role you will report to the Underwriting Manager, Construction Subcontractor Default.

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Some Construction underwriting experience (SDI, Property, Casualty or Construction Surety preferred)
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills as well as outstanding sales and marketing abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with senior personnel, brokers and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Outstanding computer skills (MS Office) are critical for the success of this position.
• This position requires willingness for flexible work hours and travel up to % of the time, potentially including international travel.
• Experience with Large Loss Sensitive programs and/or Loss Prevention is a plus.

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid‑size 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.

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