Underwriter II, Energy Transition

Underwriter II, Energy Transition

New York, NY I Houston, TX

Flexible location | USA

At AXA XL, we are focused on profitably growing our energy and energy transition portfolio, including oil & gas, power generation, renewable and low‑carbon energy, and energy-related industries. We offer our clients global underwriting capability with local energy representation in 11 countries. Our underwriters are supported by expert risk consultants, giving a deep understanding of the risks we mitigate. Our teams take part in regular energy best‑practice groups, ensuring they have access to the latest thinking on optimizing assets.

The challenges created by the global energy transition call for new thinking. Whether our clients are an energy provider, in an industry involved in supporting the transition, or transitioning their business towards net zero, our innovative insurance products and solutions go beyond protection, embracing prevention. Our global insights from the energy sector and beyond give our clients better clarity about risk, at every stage of their assets’ life cycles, wherever they are in the world.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Underwrite, manage and service a Property Energy Risk renewal book and produce new business in accordance with business unit goals.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the analysis and evaluation of risk.
• Participate in roundtable discussions on risk assessment.
• Negotiate with producers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives
• Build and enhance relationships with assigned brokers and clients to identify and establish new distribution relationships.
• Maintain expertise with the products, services, priorities, and target markets to more effectively enable clients to uncover hidden energy risks.
• Promote the company's expertise by participating in industry conferences and events while regularly conducting and attending client and broker meetings.
• Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.
• Be dedicated to learning 1-2 new energy technologies and share this information with your peers globally.

You will report to the Head of Energy Transition, Americas.

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

• Property Energy Underwriting experience or a related area of expertise (energy or property underwriting) with a robust conceptual comprehension of oil & gas, power generation, renewable and low‑carbon energy, and energy-related industries.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Outstanding collaborative skills in a fast‑paced team‑centric environment.
• Business development skills evidencing a successful track record driving profitable growth.
• Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to demonstrate critical thinking, decision making, and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to travel a minimum of 15% of the time is anticipated.
• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Continuing education or professional designations in insurance underwriting and information privacy

AXA 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.