Senior Underwriter, Team Lead - Commercial Construction SDI

In this challenging position you will be responsible for underwriting Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) and related products. Communication and negotiations will be part of the day-to-day functions of this position.

• New business acquisition and marketing to approved brokers in the USA
• Technical risk assessment, pricing, and deal structure
• Creating creative risk transfer solutions to unique customers’ needs while safeguarding AXA XL’s bottom line
• Skillful, decisive, and selective underwriting
• Maintaining a profitable portfolio of accounts
• Cross-selling with other groups at AXA XL to drive greater product density
• Various administrative duties

Your focus is to establish outstanding relationship internally and externally and to act as the critical interface between the broker and clients and the company. You are expected to continuously contribute to improve current working and underwriting practices.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Robust understanding of the construction industry and risk management. Direct experience with SDI or surety programs is a plus.
• Some to moderate Construction underwriting experience (SDI, Property, Casualty or Surety) or brokerage equivalent.
• Experience with Large Loss Sensitive programs and/or Loss Prevention is a plus.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills as well as outstanding sales and marketing abilities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret construction financial statements
• Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with senior personnel, brokers and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Robust computer skills (MS Office) are critical for the success of this position.
• The position offers flexible work environment while traveling 25-40% of the time.

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.

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.

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• 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 Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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