Sr Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Overview

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Lead Underwriter—Primary Casualty opportunity with hybrid options in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, or Denver. The role focuses on underwriting and growing a primary casualty book within AXIS’ U.S. Primary Casualty Division, reporting to the Senior Vice President and guiding the portfolio toward innovation and profitability.

AXIS is a global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We emphasize exceptional client service, disciplined risk taking, and strong risk-adjusted returns, while fostering an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture where employees can bring their whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a profitable book of Middle Market to Large Complex Primary Casualty risks, using appropriate analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability.
• Analyze pricing adequacy for primary General Liability with emphasis on Manufacturing and Commercial Contractors verticals.
• Negotiate terms and conditions in a highly complex and competitive environment with a broad range of wholesale brokers.
• Manage multiple tasks with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Underwrite and develop a profitable book greater than $10M GWP supporting strategic plans while maintaining a diversified mix of business for growth and profitability; including in-person meetings with brokers and clients.
• Develop a West Coast-focused marketing strategy aligning with wholesale broker risk appetites to meet new business goals.
• Attend meetings in the office and at remote locations with underwriters, staff and management.
• Support adjustments to long-term and short-term strategies to achieve profitability goals.
• Make recommendations to SVP on market strategy, product development and efficiencies.
• Manuscript specialized policy and endorsement language for highly complex risks.
• Stay up-to-date on national, state, and regional issues, industry activity and trends.
• Lead special underwriting projects and presentations as requested by SVP.

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