Construction Underwriter, Mid-Market: Drive Risk & Growth

AXA XL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, seeks an experienced Underwriter to join the Middle Market Construction team in the U.S. The role focuses on underwriting construction accounts, reviewing risk information, and pricing using approved models, while coordinating with multiple internal partners.

You’ll market to Middle Market producers, determine quotes or declinations, and support cross-selling of casualty construction products. Travel ~25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Moderate amount of Commercial Underwriting Experience.
• Underwriting expertise for construction managers, general contractors, trade contractors.
• Excellent written and oral communication with internal teams and external brokers.
• Excellent organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPCU/IIA/CRIS preferred.
• Willingness to travel ~25%.

Responsibilities

• Market to Middle Market producers to secure new and renewal business within the construction industry.
• Reviewing Middle Market submission information, including loss history, while conducting appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account based upon defined construction appetite guidance, along with company Regulations and Guidelines.
• Coordinating with varied business divisions including Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory, Strategy & Analytics, and others internally that support our businesses.
• Determining quote or declination of risks.
• Calculating rates and premium charges using approved rating models.
• Developing and modifying policy wording in accordance with delegated underwriting authority when the standard forms are not appropriate.
• Actively cross-sell afforded products and services.
• Supporting service standards in delivery of primary casualty construction products and services.
• Working with the other underwriters on the team on cross marketing goals and objectives.

Skills

Commercial underwriting experience

Underwriting for construction accounts

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPCU/IIA/CRIS preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, seeks an experienced Underwriter to join the Middle Market Construction team in the U.S. The role focuses on underwriting construction accounts, reviewing risk information, and pricing using approved models, while coordinating with multiple internal partners.

You’ll market to Middle Market producers, determine quotes or declinations, and support cross-selling of casualty construction products. Travel ~25% may be required.