Builder's Risk Underwriter — Hybrid, Growth & Relationships

AXIS (AXIS Capital); San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AXIS Capital is hiring an Underwriter – Builder’s Risk to support growth of the Builder’s Risk portfolio across the U.S. Construction team. You’ll underwrite new and renewal business, build broker and customer relationships, and develop technical expertise within the Construction group.

This role can be based out of Midwest or West Coast offices. You will analyze opportunities, underwrite within authority, and collaborate across teams to meet portfolio objectives, with travel up to 25% and a

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of Builder’s Risk, Property, or Commercial Insurance underwriting experience.
• Curiosity and desire to learn.
• Experience analyzing and underwriting a range of commercial property or Builder’s Risk exposures.
• Solid understanding of Builder's Risk coverage, exposure analysis, pricing principles, and marketplace dynamics.
• Able to analyze standard and moderately complex risks and communicate underwriting concepts to audiences of varying experience.
• Able to independently manage routine underwriting responsibilities while collaborating in a team.

Responsibilities

• Continue developing Builder's Risk expertise while building relationships with brokers and customers and contributing to underwriting, retention, and growth objectives across the portfolio.
• Analyze and qualify opportunities based upon the organization’s appetite and communicate such.
• Underwrite within the underwriting governance framework.
• Evaluate, underwrite, and negotiate new and renewal business within delegated authority and guidelines.
• Develop and/or maintain relationships with broker partners to support retention and growth objectives.
• Support business development efforts through broker interactions and identifying growth opportunities.
• Manage assigned underwriting responsibilities and contribute to portfolio performance objectives.
• Participate in industry functions and events to build market knowledge.
• Participate in broker and customer meetings to strengthen relationships and support retention.

Skills

Builder’s Risk underwriting

Relationship building

Underwriting governance

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AXIS Capital is hiring an Underwriter – Builder’s Risk to support growth of the Builder’s Risk portfolio across the U.S. Construction team. You’ll underwrite new and renewal business, build broker and customer relationships, and develop technical expertise within the Construction group.

This role can be based out of Midwest or West Coast offices. You will analyze opportunities, underwrite within authority, and collaborate across teams to meet portfolio objectives, with travel up to 25% and a