Senior Underwriter (AVP) – FI Complex Risk – Management Liability

AXIS Capital; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans for you and family

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

AXIS Capital in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Underwriter (AVP) for Financial Institutions Complex Risk – Management Liability. You will underwrite and manage a portfolio while actively originating opportunities through broker relationships and targeting Investment Advisors, Banks, Insurers, and Real Estate structures.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in complex risk underwriting, a strong U.S. broker network, and a proven track record of portfolio profitability and growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience underwriting Management Liability Complex Risk (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, or related Financial Lines).
• Track record of managing and growing a profitable underwriting portfolio.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers to drive new business production.
• Execute a disciplined broker engagement strategy, including in‑person meetings and market travel.
• Stay current on trends and emerging risks within the FI public company and Management Liability landscape.
• Manage a portfolio of new and renewal business, ensuring profitability and alignment with underwriting guidelines.
• Retain existing accounts while selectively pursuing new business opportunities.
• Support cross‑selling of AXIS Management Liability and broader Financial Lines products.
• Analyze, evaluate, and underwrite complex Financial Institutions Management Liability risks, including public company exposures.
• Structure terms, conditions, limits, and pricing within delegated underwriting authority.
• Maintain adherence to underwriting guidelines, best practices, and service standards.
• Meet divisional service standards, including quote turnaround time, policy issuance, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate underwriting files and ensure compliance with internal processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk evaluation

Complex underwriting

Communication

Negotiation

Broker relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Underwriter (AVP) – FI Complex Risk – Management Liability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

Role Overview

The Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting and managing a portfolio of new and renewal Financial Institutions Management Liability business while actively originating opportunities through broker relationships. Target accounts include Investment Advisors with Private Fund exposure and >$1B in AUM, Banks with >$10B in assets or publicly traded entities, Insurance Companies with >$500M+ GWP or publicly traded REITs and real estate investment structures, Alternative lenders and specialty finance firms, Fidelity risks for employers that are publicly traded or have >500 employees, EPL risks for firms that are public or have >1,000 employees, and Fiduciary risks for firms with >$1B in plan assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail brokers to drive new business production.
• Execute a disciplined broker engagement strategy, including in‑person meetings and market travel.
• Stay current on trends and emerging risks within the FI public company and Management Liability landscape.
• Manage a portfolio of new and renewal business, ensuring profitability and alignment with underwriting guidelines.
• Retain existing accounts while selectively pursuing new business opportunities.
• Support cross‑selling of AXIS Management Liability and broader Financial Lines products.
• Analyze, evaluate, and underwrite complex Financial Institutions Management Liability risks, including public company exposures.
• Structure terms, conditions, limits, and pricing within delegated underwriting authority.
• Maintain adherence to underwriting guidelines, best practices, and service standards.
• Meet divisional service standards, including quote turnaround time, policy issuance, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate underwriting files and ensure compliance with internal processes.

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong broker relationships within the U.S. retail market.
• 7+ years of experience underwriting Management Liability Complex Risk (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, or related Financial Lines).
• Track record of managing and growing a profitable underwriting portfolio.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Core Capabilities

• Strong analytical and risk evaluation skills.
• Ability to structure complex Management Liability solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Effective relationship management with brokers and internal partners.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Benefits

• Base salary in the range of $170,000 to $215,000, with compensation based on experience and location.
• Competitive target incentive compensation tied to corporate and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more.
• Role is exempt/non‑exempt for FLSA purposes.