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About the Role

AXA XL seeks an Underwriter for its Commercial Bond unit to support growth in the Energy Transition sector. This role involves developing business relationships, underwriting accounts, and collaborating with internal teams to refine client strategy and promote AXA XL's capabilities.

Responsibilities

Underwrite, manage, and service an active portfolio of energy transition projects in line with business unit goals.
Act as primary access point for brokers and clients seeking Commercial Bond capabilities in support of energy transition projects.
Act as a liaison between Commercial Bond and Political Risk/Credit teams to coordinate client solutions for the energy sector.
Represent AXA XL at key energy financing events and forums, advocating for our value proposition and driving new business opportunities through thought-leadership and market engagement.
Work with key internal stakeholders including Global Chief Underwriting Office, Legal, and Claims to review and refine market appetite and underwriting guidelines as appropriate to meet evolving market needs.
Provide insights, best practices, and lessons-learned to drive expansion of financing-phase product offerings and business development to other geographies.
Monitor market conditions and confirm information gathered within market space.
Analyze performance of portfolio as well as individual account performance and develop appropriate action to drive profitable growth based upon the analysis.
Work with other members of the team, Specialty, and Property & Casualty to develop and pursue cross selling opportunities.
Plan, develop and integrate sales plans to achieve top and bottom-line objectives.
Communicate strategic direction and operational plans to external partners.
Communicate policies, procedures, and financial budgets that result in attainment of business objectives.
Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in business, insurance, or a related field preferred.
Actively pursuing of AFSB, CPCU or other insurance/finance related certification desired.
3+ years commercial or contract surety or related underwriting experience preferred, with prior experience underwriting these products for the energy transition sector a plus.
Requires in-depth knowledge of contract and/or commercial surety operations products, procedures and practices.
Expertise in bond lines of business, ratings, customer environment and markets.
Requires extensive knowledge of bond underwriting best practices, field underwriting operations and day-to-day underwriting operational needs.
Familiarity with other company products preferred.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to disseminate vision of senior leadership and to motivate a large agency force.
Ability to set work priorities and to initiate, evaluate and recommend solutions to upper management.
Must have the ability to perform duties with independent judgment, with underwriting authority and company underwriting standards.
Demonstrated decision-making ability required in day-to-day operations.
Interest in ongoing personal development and upskilling around renewable energy technologies (Solar, Wind, Battery Storage, Hydrogen, Hydroelectric, Biofuels, Nuclear, and CCUS).

Skills

Commercial Bond
Energy Transition
Underwriting
Sales Growth
Distribution Expansion
Relationship Management
Client Strategy
Industry Expertise
Thought Leadership
Market Engagement
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Decision-Making
Independent Judgment

Experience Level

3+ years commercial or contract surety or related underwriting experience preferred

Education Level

Undergraduate degree in business, insurance, or a related field preferred.
Actively pursuing of AFSB, CPCU or other insurance/finance related certification desired.

Salary/Compensations

$87,400 to $170,000 USD

Benefits

Competitive retirement savings plan
Health and wellness programs
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
Volunteering and charitable giving programs (Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, Global Day of Giving)

About the Company

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks.
We combine 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.
Sustainability is integral to our business strategy.
Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Pillars: Valuing nature, Addressing climate change, Integrating ESG.
AXA Hearts in Action: Volunteering and charitable giving programs.

Equal Opportunity

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 enables business growth and is critical to our success.
We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.