Senior Underwriter - Surety

AXA XL; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking a Senior Underwriter - Surety to manage territory relationships and underwriting. The role involves developing sales strategies, analyzing account performance, and ensuring compliance with underwriting guidelines. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant certifications, contributing to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial or contract surety underwriting preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of contract and commercial surety operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business relationships with agencies and brokers.
• Independently underwrite accounts based on authority level.
• Analyze portfolio and individual account performance.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong decision-making skills

Ability to exercise independent judgment

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, insurance, or related field

Insurance/finance certifications such as AFSB or CPCU

Job description

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Job Description

What you’ll be doing

The primary focus of this role is on broad territory management, including relationship, underwriting, and expense management. You will develop and maintain business relationships with agencies and brokers for sales growth and distribution expansion. You will also independently underwrite accounts based on your authority level and underwriting appetite.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitor market conditions and verify gathered information.
• Analyze portfolio and individual account performance to drive profitable growth.
• Review and contribute to underwriting guidelines.
• Participate in operational initiatives within PRCB.
• Collaborate with teams to develop cross-selling opportunities.
• Develop and execute territory sales plans to meet financial objectives.
• Communicate strategic and operational plans to external partners.
• Maintain strong relationships within the commercial market.
• Establish and drive customer service standards.
• Partner with leadership to train and develop team members.
• Set operational expectations, goals, and strategies.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in business, insurance, or related field preferred.
• Actively pursuing insurance/finance certifications such as AFSB or CPCU preferred.
• Extensive experience in commercial or contract surety underwriting preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of contract and commercial surety operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and underwriting authority.
• Strong decision-making skills for daily operations.

About AXA XL

AXA XL is a division of AXA specializing in property, casualty, and specialty risks. We combine data-driven insights, leading technology, and talented professionals to deliver innovative risk solutions for clients worldwide.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, or other protected characteristics. We support flexible working, family-friendly benefits, and diversity initiatives.

Additional Benefits

Our rewards program includes competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and development opportunities to support your career growth.

Sustainability

Our sustainability strategy, "Roots of Resilience," focuses on environmental protection, climate change mitigation, and integrating ESG principles into our operations.

Learn more at axaxl.com