Group Captive Underwriter: Growth & Strategy

AXA XL

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 112,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

AXA XL is seeking an Associate Underwriter for Group Captives in the USA. You will underwrite and manage renewals, develop a portfolio of Group Captive programs, and help advance the group captive strategy within North America.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, delegation of authority, mentor-ship to peers, and strong engagement with brokers and clients. Successful candidates will have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, deep technical knowledge of group captives, and proven skills in

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
High and extensive degree of technical knowledge and skills including product and industry.
Ability to work independently.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong sales and marketing abilities.
Advanced organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills, with a strong work ethic.
Ability to develop and understand business processes, strategy, and planning.
Knowledge of functionality of systems.
Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation.
Advanced customer service and negotiation skills, and a proven track record in developing strong business relationships with brokers and insureds.
Ability to lead in accordance with AXA XL Core Values and Culture.

Responsibilities

Underwrite, manage and service a renewal book, and produce new business in accordance with business unit goals.
Develop, underwrite, manage and service a portfolio of Group Captive programs.
Responsible for building the AXA XL reputation in North America within the Group Captive industry.
Exercise discretion and independent judgement in the analysis and evaluation of risk.
Participate in roundtable discussions on risk assessment and provide mentorship and leadership to peers.
Negotiate with captive intermediaries and producers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives.
Build and enhance relationships with captive intermediaries, producers and clients and identify and establish new distribution relationships.
Promote the company’s expertise by participating in industry conferences and events, while regularly conducting and taking leadership roles in client and broker meetings to educate on risk.
Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.
Support the business planning and forecasting process; monitor financial exposure within outlined limits; monitor premium income to ensure it remains within set limits.
Maintain awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims.
Identify and drive development of new product opportunities. Effectively cross-market with other AXA XL lines; meet with captive intermediaries, producers and insureds as required. Cultivate key intermediary relationships within the market and maintain a steady stream of business within our underwriting appetite.
Under broad management direction, work at the highest authority limits on assignments reflecting the expert degree of technical complexity and coordination.
Attend mandatory Group Captive board meetings as planned (two per year per captive)
You will report to the Underwriting Manager/Head of Group Captives