Associate Underwriter, Construction SDI

At AXA XL we provide dedicated expertise to solve risk management challenges for large contractors and deliver unique solutions, significant capacity and diverse construction experience. The Construction Subcontractor Default Insurance team offers SDI coverage to North America’s top contractors. The Underwriter I position will be responsible for underwriting Subcontractor Default Insurance (SDI) and related products for sophisticated General Contractors. Communication and negotiations with industry leaders in the broker and contractor community will be part of the day‑to‑day functions of this position.

• Marketing to producers to secure new and renewal business.
• Reviewing applications, terms and conditions, statement of values, loss history, price modeling, conducting appropriate research and working with SDI team colleagues to determine the degree of risk for each account based upon company SDI Regulations, Guidelines and underwriting authority granted.
• Coordinating with varied business divisions including Risk Engineering, Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory and others internally that support our businesses.
• Creating creative risk‑transfer solutions to unique customers’ needs while safeguarding AXA XL’s bottom line.
• Skillful, decisive and selective underwriting.
• Maintaining a profitable portfolio of accounts.
• Cross‑selling with other groups at AXA XL to drive greater product density.
• Various other duties in support of AXA XL’s SDI product.
• Establish robust relationships internally and externally and act as the critical interface between the broker and clients and the company, continuously contributing to improve current working and underwriting practices.
• Other opportunities within the Construction Business Unit.
• Opportunities to work on projects and in groups that move the construction industry forward and impact the future of industry and world.

Reporting to:
Underwriting Manager, Construction Subcontractor Default.

We are looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Some construction underwriting experience (SDI, Property, Casualty or Construction Surety preferred).
• Robust analytical and problem‑solving skills as well as outstanding sales and marketing abilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with senior personnel, brokers and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Outstanding computer skills (MS Office) are critical for the success of this position.
• Willingness for flexible work hours and travel up to 30% of the time, potentially including international travel.
• Experience with Large Loss Sensitive programs and/or Loss Prevention is a plus.

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, we empower our teams to deliver top client service across all our lines of business – property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

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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. AXA XL fosters an inclusive culture that enables business growth and is critical to our success. It is a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, creating 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.
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