Executive Commercial Bond Underwriter – North America

AXA XL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL is looking for an Executive Underwriter to join their team in New York. The ideal candidate will lead complex underwriting referrals and collaborate with senior management to enhance product strategies. Key responsibilities also include analyzing risks, developing innovative bond products, and training underwriting support teams. Candidates must have extensive experience in commercial bond underwriting and a strong grasp of insurance principles. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial bond underwriting and understanding of insurance regulations.
• Ability to travel at least 15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex underwriting referrals exceeding authority limits.
• Collaborate with Head of Commercial Bonds to implement strategic vision.
• Enhance Commercial Bond Rules and Policies for operational efficiency.
• Oversee bond pricing models and risk evaluation frameworks.
• Act as liaison with Regulatory Compliance.
• Develop new products and mitigate risks with General Counsel.
• Design advanced training programs for underwriting teams.
• Analyze industry resources for decision-making support.
• Prepare reports on underwriting performance and financial results.
• Identify new opportunities through market trend reviews.
• Maintain service standards and quality assurance procedures.
• Represent the division in strategic IT initiatives.
• Lead cross-departmental collaborations and support objectives.

Skills

Commercial bond underwriting experience

Understanding of insurance principles

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Job description

AXA XL is looking for an Executive Underwriter to join their team in New York. The ideal candidate will lead complex underwriting referrals and collaborate with senior management to enhance product strategies. Key responsibilities also include analyzing risks, developing innovative bond products, and training underwriting support teams. Candidates must have extensive experience in commercial bond underwriting and a strong grasp of insurance principles. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.