Head of Central US Zone

Flexible Work Eligible: None

DISCOVER your opportunity

As the world changes and markets become more competitive, and as our clients’ needs become more complex, more than ever we are competing for time, for opportunities, for relevance. Differentiation at all levels, including how we think about and engage with our clients, is of utmost importance.

As the Head of Central US Zone this role is primarily to build and manage relationships with our major brokers and clients in the Central Region of the USA in order to capitalize on our scale, expertise, global reach and servicing capabilities and ensure we remain well positioned with our clients and prospects as we move forward.

This position will lead and develop the Head of each Product Line in the Zone. The Head of Central US Zone will have key interactions with our Underwriting and our Distribution organizations within the Americas, as well as enabling and supporting functions at the regional level.

• Responsible for the performance of the Central Zone including revenue management on a gross technical bases including controllable expense management, to execute and achieve sustained underwriting performance, within risk guidelines and efficiency goals, ensuring good governance and culture.
• Lead the team of Zonal Product Line Managers to operate an effective integrated insurance business, bringing products to market in collaboration with the Product Line CUOs to ensure profitability. Collaborate effectively with enabling and supporting functions.
• Embody the AXA XL culture and act as a role model for all colleagues, irrespective of organizational alignment.
• Act as key contact for brokers and customers in collaboration with the Client and Broker Relationship Leaders as well others in Office of the CDO, ensuring consistent development and execution of regional marketing and communication strategies.
• Represent or delegate appropriate representation of AXA XL externally in those markets, in alignment with regional, AXA XL and global AXA strategy and market communication.

You will report to the Country Manager, US.

SHARE your talent

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Dynamic and collaborative people leader that can develop an inclusive culture and sustain high engagement in teams within the sub-region.
• Deep current or prior experience as owner of P&L, with demonstrated expertise in driving both top and bottom-line results.
• Experience across the commercial landscape, preferably with large multi-national companies, with a working knowledge of enabling and supporting functions.
• Respectful, authentic, motivated, self-starting and persuasive leader with excellent managerial skills, and you have a proven track record in working as part of, or leading, a high caliber team. An articulate, strategic thinker, you are customer and client focused as well as results driven and able to hold yourself accountable for short and long-term success.
• Exhibit excellent contextual, interpersonal and relationship management skills and the ability to interact effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority. You are a true collaborator and are comfortable working in an environment where managing by influence is required.
• Possess excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and strong project management experience (planning, organizing, executing and following-through).

FIND your future

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.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can 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 axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location:US-IL-Chicago Work Locations: US IL Chicago 190 S. LaSalle Street 190 South La Salle Street Suites 600, 3900 & 2800 Chicago 60603

Job Field:Underwriting

Schedule:Full-time

Job Type:Standard