Construction SDI Risk Engineer - Risk & Claims Advisor

AXA XL; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 91,400 - 159,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Arrangements

Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Competitive benefits

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking a skilled Risk Engineer for Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) in Stamford, CT. You will provide risk engineering consultation to underwriters, claims managers, and contractor partners, focusing on reducing the total cost of risk for AXA XL and insureds.

The role requires extensive construction expertise, strong communication, and the ability to travel 25–40% in a remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive direct construction experience across contractor/subcontractor/owner environments.
• Experience applying construction lifecycle knowledge to risk control and claims management.
• Ability to consult on broad construction management practices and assess exposures/controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide risk engineering consultation to underwriters, claims managers, and SDI contractor partners.
• Support SDI program lifecycle through training, risk identification, and customer meetings.
• Review default scenarios and coordinate actions with stakeholders through claims processes.
• Deliver risk improvement recommendations tailored to each customer to reduce cost of risk.
• Develop SDI protocol/tools addressing national/regional trends to keep the product competitive.

Skills

Construction risk experience

Contractor risk consulting

Risk identification

Communication to diverse audiences

Travel readiness

Self-starter, remote work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Subcontractor prequalification

Job description

AXA XL is seeking a skilled Risk Engineer for Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) in Stamford, CT. You will provide risk engineering consultation to underwriters, claims managers, and contractor partners, focusing on reducing the total cost of risk for AXA XL and insureds.

The role requires extensive construction expertise, strong communication, and the ability to travel 25–40% in a remote-friendly environment.