Ocean Marine Underwriter II — Risk & Profit Growth

AXA XL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is seeking an Underwriter II in New York to deliver profitable marine underwriting services. You will assess submissions, determine risk premia, advise clients, and coordinate with brokers while monitoring claims and reinsurance needs.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager, Ocean Marine, and contribute to planning, forecasting and risk selection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent).
• Some to moderate marine insurance, possessing functional knowledge and skills reflective of a fully competent practitioner.
• Robust industry knowledge and commercial/business acumen.
• Analytical, negotiation and sales/marketing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a strong customer-service focus.
• Interpersonal savvy and ability to build insured and broker relationships.
• Ability to develop and understand business processes, strategy and planning.
• Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing submissions including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports.
• Calculating appropriate risk premium considering costs, reinsurance, and administration for profitability.
• Advising and servicing clients on insurance and risk management matters.
• Managing cross-sell opportunities and account retention with brokers and clients.
• Ensuring timely implementation of new and renewed accounts to quality standards.
• Determining reinsurance for risk placements with excess of loss and quota share.
• Reviewing loss control reports and processing endorsement changes.
• Supporting planning and forecasting; monitoring exposure and premium income within limits.
• Maintaining awareness of all claims and input on settlements.

Skills

Marine insurance knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Sales/marketing

Communication

Interpersonal savvy

Business planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is seeking an Underwriter II in New York to deliver profitable marine underwriting services. You will assess submissions, determine risk premia, advise clients, and coordinate with brokers while monitoring claims and reinsurance needs.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager, Ocean Marine, and contribute to planning, forecasting and risk selection.