Underwriting Manager

Exton, PA or New York, NY

Primary casualty has an exciting and rising opportunity to lead AXA’s Casualty Global Incoming book. This leader will oversee a book of over 1800 policies, and $150 Million in premium of the US exposure of Global Casualty Programs. It includes cross sell, process management, profitable growth, and creative efficiency improvements, and internal and external relationships and outstanding management skills.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Manage team of six Underwriters in Exton, Pa and New York City, NY.
• Responsible for $150m Casualty incoming GL and umbrella premium
• Managing 1850+ Policies
• Decision maker and leader for the team
• Manage relationships and guide underwriting decisions with global program underwriters
• Ensure all GCUO Directives, Rules and Guidelines are implemented
• Ensure FCU and actuarial guidelines are rationalized and followed
• Work with ESS to review responsibilities and train for additional enhanced roles
• Ensure all Captive guidelines are followed to avoid any Schedule F penalties
• Review global reinsurance agreements for Casualty

You will report to Senior Product Line Manager.

SHARE your talent

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Competency: Able to create process efficiencies where there are opportunities for reducing redundancies ad improving workflow
• Competency: Collaborate with Primary Casualty to initiate cross sell opportunities
• Competency: Engage with Sr. Management regularly on any process issues, accounts and prospects
• Competency: Underwrite and service the managers book of business
• Liaise with US global program underwriters/ Casualty managers to ensure awareness of US legal environment and compliance with US underwriting requirements.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Competency: Implement methods to help manage portfolio
• Competency: Create workflow processes for all areas of incoming
• Competency: Create team’s authority levels

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 Sustainability at AXA XL.

The pay range for this position is $148,000 to $233,000. 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.