Senior Underwriter - Commercial Bonds

AXA XL; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 124,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Commercial Bonds to manage territory and relationships, focusing on underwriting and sales growth. The role requires strong communication skills and a degree in business or insurance, along with relevant underwriting experience. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial or contract surety underwriting experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of contract and commercial surety products, procedures, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage broad territory, including relationship and underwriting management.
• Analyze portfolio performance and develop actions for profitable growth.
• Collaborate with teams to pursue cross-selling opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Team Motivation

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, insurance, or related field

Insurance/finance certifications (AFSB, CPCU)

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Senior Underwriter - Commercial Bonds

Scottsdale, AZ | Dallas, TX | New York, NY | Chicago, IL | USA

Job Description

The primary focus of this role is on broad territory management, which includes relationship, underwriting and expense management. This role develops and maintains business relationships with agencies and/or brokers for the purpose of sales growth and distribution expansion, and independently underwrites accounts based on authority level granted to the role and underwriting appetite.

What you’ll be doing

Essential responsibilities include:

• Monitoring market conditions and confirming information gathered within market space.
• Analyzing performance of portfolio as well as individual accounts and developing appropriate actions for profitable growth.
• Reviewing underwriting guidelines and providing input on new guidelines as the Commercial Bond unit expands.
• Participating in operational initiatives within PRCB to execute the operational plan.
• Collaborating with other teams to develop and pursue cross-selling opportunities.
• Planning, developing, and implementing territory sales plans to meet objectives.
• Communicating strategic directions and operational plans to external partners.
• Maintaining strong relationships within the commercial lines market.
• Developing customer service standards and driving performance.
• Training and developing team members to ensure professionalism.
• Setting operational expectations, goals, and strategies.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager, Commercial Bond.

What you’ll bring

Skills and abilities include:

• Undergraduate degree in business, insurance, or related field preferred.
• Actively pursuing insurance/finance certifications such as AFSB, CPCU preferred.
• Extensive commercial or contract surety underwriting experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of contract and commercial surety products, procedures, and practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate teams.
• Ability to perform independently with underwriting authority.
• Decision-making skills for day-to-day operations.

What we offer

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive culture. Benefits include ERGs, flexible working, family leave, and recognition in diversity indexes.

Total Rewards

Competitive compensation and benefits that support health, wellbeing, and financial security, with opportunities for professional development.

Sustainability

Our strategy focuses on protecting ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across operations.

Additional Information

The U.S. salary range is $124,500 to $186,500 USD, with actual pay based on experience and location. Benefits include health, retirement, and development programs.

Who we are

AXA XL is a leading P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, solving complex risks with innovative solutions and a diverse team.