Senior Underwriter- Middle Market, Construction

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- Middle Market, Construction role at AXA XL

At AXA XL, we provide insurance products and services designed to meet contractors’ unique exposures. Our Middle Market Construction team offers casualty coverages to North America’s Middle Market Contractors and Specialty Trade buyers.

As a Senior Underwriter, you will build the go‑to‑market strategy of the US Middle Market Construction business with the Head of Construction and manage a portfolio driving profitable growth.

• Marketing to Middle Market producers to secure new and renewal business within the construction industry.
• Reviewing Middle Market submission information, including loss history, while conducting appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account based upon defined construction appetite guidance, along with company Regulations and Guidelines.
• Coordinating with varied business divisions including Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory, Strategy & Analytics, and others internally that support our businesses.
• Determining quote or declination of risks.
• Calculating rates and premium charges using approved rating models.
• Developing and modifying policy wording in accordance with delegated underwriting authority when the standard forms are not appropriate.
• Actively cross‑sell afforded products and services.
• Supporting service standards in delivery of primary casualty construction products and services.
• Working with the other underwriters on the team on cross marketing goals and objectives.

• Moderate Commercial Underwriting Experience.
• Underwriting expertise related to solutions for construction managers, general contractors, trade contractors, to contribute to the underwriting of the full range of Construction accounts.
• Outstanding insured and broker interaction with the ability to effectively target current and prospective contacts to promote offered products.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to work with both internal teams and external brokers.
• Outstanding organizational, time‑management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Outstanding comprehension and work experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bachelor’s degree required with advanced education and/or professional designations including but not limited to CPCU, IIA, CRIS preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 25% travel as necessary).

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and includes a diverse, inclusive workforce. They provide competitive compensation and personalized benefits evolving with the employee.

• Committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic.

• AXA XL’s 2023‑26 Sustainability strategy “Roots of Resilience” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, embedding sustainable practices.