Senior Underwriter - Builders Risk

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

AXIS' U.S. Construction team is seeking an experienced professional to join our team as a senior underwriter with a focus on Builder's Risk (Project and Master). This role will be an integral part of driving the launch or our Builder's Risk product and market presence in the US and contribute to delivering on our organizational goals. This position can be based out of the Los Angeles, Chicago, and/or Denver areas.

What will you do in this role?

• Establish themselves as a "go-to" person for builder's risk with brokers and customers through demonstrating of expertise in the field.

• Analyse and qualify opportunities based upon the organization's appetite and be able to effectively communicate such.

• Underwrite within the underwriting governance framework.

• Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions and participation on risks which meet appetite and sound underwriting judgement.

• Develop and/or maintain relationships with our broker partners in support of desired business retention as well as work with our customers and brokers to identify their insurance needs and provide recommendations and possible solutions to achieve it where possible.

• Proactively be in the market to seek out new business opportunities.

• Manage their portfolio (both new and renewal) in support of the organizational goals.

• Attend industry functions and professional events as a respected member of the AXIS team.

• Conduct partnership or relationship meetings with our brokers and customers to identify areas of success and improvement.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to ensure our customer's needs are met.

• May be asked to participate in training or support for lower-level underwriters or underwriting assistants.

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You:

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have:

• 5+ years of builder's risk underwriting experience and proven track record delivering profitable results.

• Underwriting expertise in large and/or complex risks.

• In depth knowledge of builder's risk including coverage, pricing and marketplace dynamics.

• Able to analyze risks and communicate underwriting concepts or position well to audience of varying experience.

• Able to work autonomously as well as in a team setting.

• Capable of handling time constraints for quoting new and renewal business.

What we prefer you to have:

• Understanding of the non-admitted / Excess & Surplus underwriting framework.

• Established broker relationships in their relative market / territory.

• Creative problem-solving skills.

• Reasonably proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to:

• This will be a hybrid role with an expectation of being in an AXIS office 3 days per week (as applicable)

• Travel roughly 25%

• Participate on weekly team calls / meetings when operating in hybrid environments

What we offer:

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $185K to $265K. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.

In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.