Global Underwriting Manager, General Liability

Global Underwriting Manager - General Liability

Multiple Locations

AXA XL's Global Casualty Underwriting office is seeking a Global Underwriting Manager to act as a liability product strategist and drive underwriting excellence and shape product strategy across our liability portfolio. This influential role focuses on developing and implementing global product standards, identifying emerging risks, and supporting the GCUO with strategic insights, without direct people management responsibilities.

Reports to: Global Chief Underwriting Officer (GCUO) - General Liability

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Develop and review insurance contract wordings in conjunction with Legal and Wordings teams
• Lead underwriting portfolio reviews to identify trends and recommend remediation actions
• Issue Global Product Standards that define product risk appetite and drive technical excellence
• Deploy Global Casualty Product strategy, frameworks, and controls across the network
• Collaborate with Governance, AXA XL Risk Management, and the AXA Group Underwriting Office
• Support Energy Transition initiatives, analytics, and sustainability reporting aligned with AXA's strategic plan
• Provide expert guidance on portfolio management and profitability insights
• Coordinate training materials and support delivery of underwriting strategy

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

• Proven US Casualty underwriting experience
• Construction and/or Energy sector background preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• CPCU, ACII, or similar professional designation preferred
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Ability to work virtually across geographies and cultures
• ~10% travel anticipated

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.

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AXA 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 enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and 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 Charter

Learn more at  AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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