Underwriter, Construction Property

Underwriter, Construction Property

At AXA XL we provide dedicated expertise to solve risk management challenges for large contractors and deliver unique solutions, significant capacity and diverse construction experience. Our Builders Risk team offers Project Specific, Master Builders Risk and Contractors Block policies to clients who may also have a global exposure. As a result, our builders risk underwriting team will tailor the policy to fit each client’s unique needs.

• Marketing to brokers to secure new and renewal business.
• Reviewing submissions, terms and conditions, statement of values, loss history and catastrophic modeling and conducting appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account based upon company Builders Risk Guidelines and underwriting authority granted.
• Coordinating with varied business divisions including Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory, and others internally that support our businesses.
• Determining quote or declination of risk.
• Calculating rates and premium charges using approved rating models.
• Developing and modifying policy wording in accordance with delegated underwriting authority when the standard forms are not appropriate.
• Actively cross-sell afforded products and services.
• Supporting service standards in delivery of builders risk products and services.

In this role you will report to the Underwriting Manager, Construction and Energy.

• Some commercial Insurance Experience (preferably in Underwriting) or Construction/Engineering industry experience.
• Ability to provide solutions for general contractors and owners to contribute to the underwriting of the full range of Builders Risk accounts.
• Work independently with the ability to be an open‑minded team player with a willingness to actively listen to comprehend unique circumstances that require practical and unique solutions to complex issues.
• Robust insured and broker interaction in the assigned geographic territory with the ability to effectively target current and prospective contacts in order to effectively promote offered products.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to work with both internal teams and external brokers as you will work in a team environment, assisting underwriters and/or deal administrators as part of their overall responsibility.
• Excellent organizational, time‑management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Excellent comprehension and work experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with advanced education and/or professional designations.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 25% travel as necessary) within assigned geographic territory.

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 enables business growth and is critical to our success.

• 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.

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We are committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

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AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.