Underwriter II, Commercial Bond

The primary focus of this role is on broad territory management, which includes relationship, underwriting and expense management. This role develops and maintains business relationships with agencies and/or brokers for the purpose of sales growth and distribution expansion, and independently underwrites accounts based on authority level granted to the role and underwriting appetite.

• Monitors market conditions andconfirmsinformation gathered within market space.

• Analyzes performance of portfolio as well as individual account performance and develops appropriate actionto drive profitable growth based upon the analysis.

• Reviews underwriting guidelines and provides input on new guidelines as the Commercial Bond unit expands.

• Activelyparticipatesand contributes to operational initiatives withinthe Commercial Bond unitto execute the operational plan.

• Works with other members of the PRCB team,Specialty and P&C to develop and pursue cross selling opportunities.

• Plans,develop sand integrates territory sales plans to achieve top andbottom line objectives.

• Communicates strategic direction and operational plans to external partners.

• Communicates policies, procedures, and financial budgets that result in attainment of business objectives.

• Develops andmaintainsoutstandingbusiness relationships with key groups and individuals within the commerciallinesmarket.

• Develops customer service standards for commercial bond team. Drives customer service performance toestablishedstandards.

• Works in partnership with fellow leaders to manage the training of employees and to ensure a high degree of competency and professionalism.

• Sets operational expectations,goalsand strategies.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager, Commercial Bond.

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

• Education:
  
  Undergraduate degree in business, insurance, or a related field preferred.

• License/Certification/Designation:
  Actively pursuing of AFSB, CPCU or other insurance/finance related certification desired.

• Experience:
  
  moderate experience within commercial or contract surety or related underwriting experience preferred.

• Knowledge:
  Require sin-depth knowledge of contract and/or commercial surety operations products, procedures and practices. Expertise in bond lines of business, ratings, customer environment and markets. Requires extensive knowledge of bond underwriting best practices, field underwriting operations and day-to-day underwriting operational needs. Familiarity with other company products preferred.

• Skills/
  
  Competencies:
  
  Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to disseminate vision of senior leadership and to motivate a large agency force. Ability to set work priorities and to initiate, evaluate and recommend solutions to upper management.

• Must have the ability to perform duties with independent judgment, with underwriting authority and company underwriting standards.

• Demonstrated decision-making ability required in day-to-day operations.

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 acomprehensiveand 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.

Inclusion

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…