Associate Underwriter, Media Professional Liability

What you’ll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Market to producers to secure new and renewal business.
• Review submissions, terms and conditions, statements of values, loss history, and catastrophic modeling, and conduct appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account in accordance with company guidelines and granted underwriting authority.
• Coordinate with varied business divisions, including Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory, and other internal partners that support our businesses.
• Determine quotes or declinations of risk.
• Calculate rates and premium charges using approved rating models.
• Develop and modify policy wording in accordance with delegated underwriting authority when standard forms are not appropriate.
• Actively cross sell available products and services.
• Support service standards in the delivery of builders risk products and services.

In this role you will report to the Underwriting Manager.

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

• Moderate experience in commercial insurance, preferably in underwriting, or relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of primary casualty, including wrap‑ups, excess, and umbrella liability, is a plus.
• Ability to work in a self‑directed manner while being an open‑minded team player, with a willingness to actively listen and understand unique circumstances that require practical and tailored solutions to complex issues.
• Effective insured and broker interaction within the assigned geographic territory, with the ability to target current and prospective contacts to promote available products.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external brokers. You will work in a team environment, assisting underwriters and or deal administrators as part of overall responsibilities.
• Robust organizational, time‑management, and multitasking skills.
• Effective comprehension and work experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced education and or professional designations, including but not limited to CPCU, IIA, or CRIS, are preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25 percent within the assigned geographic territory, as needed.

Applicants for this role must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 71,000 – 138,200. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.