Global Liability Underwriting & Product Strategy Lead

AXA XL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking a Global Underwriting Manager to act as a liability product strategist and drive underwriting excellence across the General Liability portfolio. The role focuses on developing global product standards, identifying emerging risks, and supporting strategic insights without direct people management responsibilities.

Reports to: Global Chief Underwriting Officer (GCUO) - General Liability. The position requires strong analytic abilities, experience in US casualty underwriting, and

Qualifications

• US casualty underwriting experience is required.
• Construction or Energy sector background preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• CPCU, ACII, or similar designation preferred.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work virtually across geographies and cultures.
• Approximately 10% travel anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review insurance contract wordings with Legal and Wordings teams.
• Lead underwriting portfolio reviews to identify trends and remediation actions.
• Issue Global Product Standards defining product risk appetite and drive technical excellence.
• Deploy Global Casualty Product strategy, frameworks, and controls globally.
• Collaborate with Governance, AXA XL Risk Management, and AXA Group Underwriting Office.
• Support Energy Transition initiatives, analytics, and sustainability reporting.
• Provide guidance on portfolio management and profitability insights.
• Coordinate training materials and support delivery of underwriting strategy.

Skills

US Casualty underwriting

Construction/Energy

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Virtual collaboration

Travel ~10%

Bachelor's degree

CPCU/ACII preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

AXA XL is seeking a Global Underwriting Manager to act as a liability product strategist and drive underwriting excellence across the General Liability portfolio. The role focuses on developing global product standards, identifying emerging risks, and supporting strategic insights without direct people management responsibilities.

Reports to: Global Chief Underwriting Officer (GCUO) - General Liability. The position requires strong analytic abilities, experience in US casualty underwriting, and