Wholesale Distribution Zone Leader

AXA XL; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working arrangements

Resumo da oferta

AXA XL is seeking a senior leader to manage broker and MGA relationships across wholesale distribution. You will shape zonal strategies, promote portfolio access, and coordinate with underwriting and leadership to drive growth.

The role requires strong negotiation, leadership, and analytical skills to navigate a complex matrix organization and deliver measurable results.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience with broker management and distribution, preferably in the insurance industry.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute zonal distribution strategies aligned with company goals.
• Promote broker and MGA portfolios aligned with company offerings.
• Engage broker and MGA relationships to access opportunities and coordinate with leadership.
• Represent the company as the primary Zonal broker/MGA interface and advisor.
• Lead cross‑functional broker plans and participate in industry events.

Conhecimentos

Broker management

Distribution expertise

Relationship management

Analytical mindset

Negotiation

Leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

What You’ll Be Doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

Strategic Planning and Business Development

• Develop and execute zonal distribution strategies, plans and goals aligned with company financial goals.
• Maintain a deep understanding of company's products and appetite to find, promote and engage best in class broker and MGA portfolios aligned with company offerings.
• Leverage broker and MGA relationships to influence opportunity access and promote colleague engagement needed to achieve company plans.
• Remain updated on competitor activities and solutions, share insights with leadership and underwriting teams and support development of alternatives promoting continued growth

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Raise company's profile by building and supporting robust relationships with brokers, MGAs and underwriters (direct and delegated) to promote consistent market access for all business units and prevent channel conflict.
• Function as a primary Zonal interface and lead broker and MGA representative, serving as a trusted advisor and escalation point.
• Facilitate cross-business unit / product collaboration in the development and execution of broker plans.
• Represent the company at Zonal industry events, conferences and meetings while serving as key Zonal contact for brokerage and MGA leaders, office presidents and brokers.

Pipeline Oversight

• Maintain ownership of broker new business submission volume and MGA new business opportunity pipelines by tracking and reporting key metrics including a) brokerage submission counts and hit ratios, and b) MGA opportunity count, due‑diligence completion rates and timeframes.
• Maintain MGA new business opportunity due‑diligence plan and milestone completion on schedule and coordinate underwriting engagement with MGA prospects through completion of due‑diligence phase.
• Find cross sale opportunities at the broker team / broker contact level and promote corresponding underwriter engagement aimed at creating multi‑product broker contact relationships.
• Find cross sale opportunities by MGA and promote open brokerage access and / or delegated authority engagement across multiple business units.

Market Intelligence & Strategic Insight

• Contribute to development and maintenance of broker and MGA programs data with Wholesale Distribution team Analyst as subject matter expert for corresponding Zone.
• Translate market intelligence and insights into actionable recommendations for portfolio positioning and appetite refinement.

You will report to the Head of Broker Management- Wholesale.

What You Will BRING

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Proven experience with broker management and distribution, preferably in the insurance industry.

Desired Skills And Abilities

• Relationship Management: proven track record of successfully managing broker and underwriter relationships and driving business growth whilst working within a matrix organization with multiple internal stakeholders
• Analysis: Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make strategic decisions.
• Negotiation: excellent communication and negotiation abilities, high ability to affect the behavior of others.
• Leadership: ability to lead and motivate. Results‑oriented with a focus on achieving performance targets.
• Knowledge: In‑depth knowledge of insurance distribution platforms, industry trends, wholesale distribution dynamics, and regulatory requirements.

Who WE Are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid‑sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data‑driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business – property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com.

What We OFFER

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides enterprising compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever‑changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023‑26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far‑reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal‑led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD (xx-xx).

Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as an enterprising retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2026.