Sr. Underwriter - Builder's Risk at AXIS (AXIS Capital) | AZ, US | Rezi

Sr. Underwriter - Builder's Risk at AXIS (AXIS Capital)

Sr. Underwriter - Builder's Risk

AXIS (AXIS Capital) · AZ, US

2 weeks ago

Sr. Underwriter - Builder's Risk

AXIS (AXIS Capital) · AZ, US

18 days ago
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About the Role

This role supports the growth and profitability of AXIS's Builder's Risk portfolio by underwriting new and renewal business, building broker and customer relationships, and developing technical expertise within the U.S. Construction team.

Responsibilities

  • Continue developing Builder's Risk expertise while building strong relationships with brokers and customers.
  • Contribute to underwriting, retention, and growth objectives across the portfolio.
  • Analyze and qualify opportunities based upon the organization’s appetite and communicate such.
  • Underwrite within the underwriting governance framework.
  • Evaluate, underwrite, and negotiate new and renewal business within delegated authority and underwriting guidelines.
  • Develop and/or maintain relationships with broker partners.
  • Work with customers and brokers to identify their insurance needs and provide recommendations.
  • Support business development efforts through broker interactions and identification of growth opportunities.
  • Manage assigned underwriting responsibilities and contribute to portfolio performance objectives.
  • Participate in industry functions and professional events to build market knowledge and represent AXIS.
  • Participate in and help facilitate broker and customer meetings.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization to ensure customer needs are met.

Requirements

  • 3 - 10 years of Builder’s Risk, Property, or Commercial Insurance underwriting experience.
  • Curiosity and desire to learn.
  • Experience analyzing and underwriting a range of commercial property or Builder’s Risk exposures.
  • Solid understanding of Builder's Risk coverage, exposure analysis, pricing principles, and marketplace dynamics.
  • Able to analyze standard and moderately complex risks and communicate underwriting concepts or positions.
  • Able to independently manage routine underwriting responsibilities while collaborating effectively in a team setting.
  • Capable of handling time constraints for quoting new and renewal business.
  • Understanding of both admitted (retail) and non-admitted / Excess & Surplus (wholesale) underwriting framework.
  • Experience collaborating with brokers and supporting relationship development within an assigned market or territory.
  • Creative problem-solving skills.
  • Reasonably proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

  • Builder's Risk
  • Property
  • Commercial Insurance underwriting
  • Underwriting governance framework
  • Underwriting judgment
  • Broker relationship management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Business development
  • Market knowledge
  • Microsoft Office applications

Location

  • Midwest offices
  • West Coast offices

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Travel roughly 25%

Experience Level

  • 3 - 10 years

Salary/Compensations

  • $130,000 - $165,000K

Benefits

  • Competitive target incentive compensation
  • Medical plans for you and your family
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Retirement plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid vacation

About the Company

  • AXIS Capital is 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 proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.
  • AXIS strives 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.