Senior Underwriter - Ocean Cargo

Company: XL CATLIN
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description - Senior Underwriter - Ocean CargoJob Number: 13002669D20241016DISCOVER your opportunityLocation: Chicago, IL - New York, NY - San Francisco, CA - USAAXA XL's Marine team adds insight and creativity to solid analytics and expertise by providing intelligent solutions that meet the individual needs of our clients through effective underwriting, valuable risk engineering, and global claims capabilities. Businesses that are moving the world forward choose AXA XL as their partner because of our responsive and experienced underwriters.Working as an integral part of the Marine Underwriting team, you will focus on securing new business opportunities and servicing an existing book by providing client-focused solutions with an emphasis on ocean cargo. You will develop and structure tailor-made solutions to the most complex risks to win new business and retain existing customers following Marine Underwriting guidelines.As a key member of our Marine Underwriting Team, you play an integral role in increasing market share while maintaining the highest standards of underwriting as you review, evaluate, select, classify, price, rate, and quote risks that are determined to be acceptable.Essential Responsibilities:

• Accountable for soliciting and underwriting risks in support of the successful execution of territorial strategic operating and marketing plans, ensuring delivery of positive financial performance.
• Oversight of proper risk selection, mix of business management, pricing strategies, adherence to underwriting guidelines, quality analysis for Ocean Cargo.
• Handle large, complex, and multinational placements.
• Responsible for territory producer management of distribution plan, including maintaining existing relationships, geographical expansion, and new appointment prospecting.
• Provide necessary underwriting and tactical support to peer underwriters and junior underwriters.
• Collaborate with other business units to advance the enterprise and reputation of the marine unit within the enterprise and identify cross-sell opportunities.
• Assist the marine leadership team as necessary on project work to expand the appetite and product offerings of the marine unit.You will report to the Cargo Underwriting Manager.Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's Degree is required for this role. Designations or progress towards same is preferred including, but not limited to: CPCU, CIC, AU, AAI, CLCS, CRM, and ARM.
  • Moderate to extensive ocean cargo insurance underwriting experience.
  • Recognized expert and specialization in the ocean marine insurance industry.
  • Business development leader with a successful track record driving profitable growth.
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent communication, networking, marketing, collaboration skills evidencing public speaking and presentation experience.
  • Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, producers, and trading partners.
  • Effective technical skills with Microsoft Office (including Excel) and other relevant systems. Travel of up to 30% of the time is anticipated.Desired Skills and Abilities:
    • Designations or progress towards same is preferred including, but not limited to: CPCU, CIC, AU, AAI, CLCS, CRM, and ARM.Compensation:The pay range for this position is USD 95,000 - 186,500. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.Benefits:AXA XL offers a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. For more details about AXA XL's benefits offering, please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com).Location:US-NY-New York - Other Locations: US-IL-Chicago, US-CA-San FranciscoSchedule: Full-timeJob Type: StandardAXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, or any other category protected by local law.
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