Senior Underwriter - Management Liability Axis Communications in Chicago, IL, MN, TX

Title:

Senior Underwriter
- Management Liability Locations:

Chicago, IL

Remote
- Minnesota

Remote
- Texas

Full time

REQ
06770

Remote
- Minnesota

Remote
- Texas

Full time

REQ
06770

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

D&O, EPLI, FLI and Crime

The Senior Underwriter, Private Company Management Liability (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime) will act within established guidelines and market to analyze, review, evaluate, and monitor new and renewal accounts for our Private Company Management Liability Practice. Senior Underwriters exercise independent judgment in processing accounts and managing underwriting activities. Sr. Underwrites typical support of $5 Million in GWP.

We seek a Senior Underwriter with expertise in Private Company Management Liability (including D&O, EPL, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of success in a top-tier Insurance carrier and will focus on developing a comprehensive Private Company Management Liability book that targets private clients under $3billion in revenues.

Qualified candidates should have strong connections within Management Liability Retail broker channels. They should be experienced in portfolio management, including soliciting submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and marketing.

In addition to technical expertise, we are looking for a candidate with an executive presence skilled in communication, influencing, and building solid relationships that add value to our business and contribute to longer-term strategic initiatives.

The work profile for this exciting position entails a unique hybrid work environment and being present in our bustling Chicago office.

In addition to the hybrid work environment, this position requires regular travel to meet with brokers and clients face-to-face. As part of this role, you will also attend industry and company events. These events are an excellent opportunity to network with industry leaders, learn about the latest industry trends and innovations, and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your field.

• Retain existing business while strategically prospecting new opportunities, targeting Private Company Management Liability.
• Manage a book of business regarding new lines, renewals, and cross-marketing of product lines within AXIS, typically more than $5 Million in GWP.
• Meet established 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, opportunities, and work closely with retail 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 the required number of broker marketing calls, including out-of-state travel as needed.
• Solicit new accounts, gather market intelligence, and deliver up-to-date department information…