Senior Primary Casualty Underwriter — Lead Complex Renewals & Growth

AXA XL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness programs

Competitive retirement plan

Learning opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking an Executive Underwriter to lead complex primary casualty risk, manage a renewal book, and generate new business across North America. The role emphasizes underwriting excellence, client collaboration with brokers, and mentorship for junior underwriters.

Travel about 15% is anticipated, with strong focus on risk assessment, profitability, and regulatory compliance. The candidate will work within a dynamic, ever-changing market, engaging with brokers and clients to tailor

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in primary casualty underwriting and knowledge of insurance principles/regulations.
• Ability to travel at least 15% of the time.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite the unit’s most complex new and renewal business within remit; drive profitable premium and rate goals.
• Collaborate with brokers/agents to tailor policies to client needs.
• Provide guidance to junior underwriters.

Skills

Primary casualty underwriting

Underwriting expertise

Relationship management

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

AXA XL is seeking an Executive Underwriter to lead complex primary casualty risk, manage a renewal book, and generate new business across North America. The role emphasizes underwriting excellence, client collaboration with brokers, and mentorship for junior underwriters.

Travel about 15% is anticipated, with strong focus on risk assessment, profitability, and regulatory compliance. The candidate will work within a dynamic, ever-changing market, engaging with brokers and clients to tailor