Senior Underwriter, Large Accounts- Cyber

Senior Underwriter

Dallas, TX I Atlanta, GA I Chicago, IL I Los Angeles, CA I San Francisco, CA I USA

AXA XL provides cyber insurance and technology professional liability on an open brokerage basis to start-up firms all the way up to the Fortune 500.
This class has been identified by AXA XL as an exciting growth area with excellent prospects for the successful underwriter to grow their profile and advance their career.


As digital threats grow more sophisticated, malicious, and hard to detect, our focus on innovation in providing tailored solutions to complex risks AXA XL has earned the reputation as a market leader.
An increased dependence on technology brings increased vulnerabilities.
Data breaches threaten the security of financial, customer, employee and other proprietary data, and, at any time, a cyber-attack can disrupt a company's operations.


We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Underwriter, Large Accounts to join our underwriting team, one of our rapidly growing and dynamic segments within the Cyber underwriting unit.
The individual will be responsible for servicing a renewal book, and producing new business, and building new distribution channels through exceptional underwriting practices throughout North America.


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What will youressential responsibilities include?


Senior Underwriter will be responsible for building and executing a business plan to expand on the Cyber Central region's existing middle markets portfolio, aligning within the overall Cyber business growth strategy.
Assist in and leading others in achieving profitable premium and rate goals, working with actuarial and claimsand successfully delivering results consistent with financial plan.
Collaborate across business units and functions to leverage existing resources to underwrite, manage and service a cyber and technology renewal book and produce new business in accordance with the Cyber underwriting unit goals.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the analysis and evaluation of risk.
Participate in roundtable discussions on risk assessment.
Negotiate with producers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives.
Build and enhance relationships with assigned brokers and clients to identify and establish new distribution relationships.
Maintain expertise with the products, services, priorities and target markets to more effectively enable clients to uncover hidden cyber risks.
Promote the company's expertise by participating in industry conferences and events while regularly conducting and taking leadership roles in client and broker meetings to educate on evolving cyber risk.
Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.
You will report to Underwriting Manager.


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

Required Skills and Abilities: A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience A moderate- extensive amount of experience within Cyber and Technology underwriting experience or Underwriting experience in another area of expertise with a Robust conceptual comprehension of data security, privacy, cyber and information risk.
The ability to travel a minimum of 15% of the time is anticipated.
Desired Skills and Abilities: Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
Excellent collaborative skills in a fast-paced team-centric environment.
Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to demonstrate critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
FIND your future

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.


How?
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

Inclusion & Diversity

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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success.
That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can 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 axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity .
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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. pay range for this position is USD 95,000 - 186,500.
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 a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits.
Wealsobelieve 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 aboutAXA XL's benefits offerings, please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com) .