Senior Underwriter, Construction Professional Liability

Axis • Alpharetta, GA • 1h ago

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.

Hybrid Chicago, Alpharetta, Los Angeles, or New York

AXIS' Construction Professional team is seeking a dynamic and experienced underwriter to join our team as a Senior Underwriter focusing on contractor's professional liability. Ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge in contractor's professional protective indemnity (CPPI). Experience with owner's protective professional indemnity (OPPI).

Reporting into the Construction Professional executive, this newly created position of Senior Underwriter of Construction Professional products will require the individual to work closely with an established professional team to strengthen distribution channels, develop, underwrite and manage a book of Construction Professional Liability business nationally.

Candidate Profile

Senior Underwriter Construction Professional Liability should be a hands-on technical expert with a history of success within a top-tier Commercial Insurance Carrier focused on building a complex book of contractor's protective professional indemnity (CPPI), owners protective professional indemnity (OPPI).

Ideal candidates possess key retail and wholesale broker and marketplace relationships and full life cycle exposure to portfolio management, including solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and marketing.

Additionally, the candidate must have an executive presence, demonstrating success communicating, influencing, and building relationships that add value to the AXIS book of business and contribute to longer-term strategic initiatives.

Work Profile

Based in one of our Chicago, Alpharetta, Los Angeles or New York offices, this position provides a hybrid work environment three days a week. Additionally, regular travel is necessary to engage in face-to-face meetings with brokers and clients and participate in industry and company events.

Responsibilities

Underwrite a profitable book of contractor's professional business with a focus on mid-size to large accounts.

Review, analyze, accept, and validate pricing for risks to ensure profitability.

Develop and manage broker relationships.

Develop internal relationships with other profit centers.

Stay current with construction industry activity and trends.

May be asked to mentor less experienced staff and assist in the development of ongoing training.

Minimum qualifications:

5+ years' experience underwriting contractor's professional liability (CPPI).

Underwriting expertise in CPPI (Contractor Professional). Expertise in OPPI (Owner Protective) and A&E (Architects and Engineers) is not required, but favorable.

Experience underwriting annual practice, project specific, excess and quota share placements.

Strong retail and wholesale broker relationships.

Proficient construction industry knowledge.

Effective communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.

Creative critical thinking skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

Proven record delivering profitable results.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills for risk and insurance metrics.

Energetic and likeable with a sense of urgency and get it done attitude.

Bachelor's degree

For this position, we expect to offer a base salary in the range of USD $165,000 to USD $200,000 (New York), USD $150,000 to USD $190,000 (Chicago), USD $140,000 to USD $180,000 (Georgia), USD $160,000 to $200,000 (Los Angeles). The specific salary offer will be based on an assessment of various factors, including the experience of the successful candidate and their work location. Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.

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