Underwriter II, E&S Energy

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Our Wholesale Solutions team at AXA XL, poised for growth in the dynamic world of Excess and Surplus lines

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative team that has been unlocking the future since 1978, creating teams that excel at innovation, expanding geographically, building new products, and serving our wholesale partners with excellence

AXA XL's E&S Energy business unit offers insurance solutions for a broad range of risks including traditional contractors involved in upstream exploration, manufacturers, and suppliers of oilfield equipment as well as ventures developing and delivering new alternatives

Products include Primary GL, Excess, CPL, and Professional for North American based Insureds

The Underwriter II, E&S Energy will be responsible for underwriting and managing a portfolio of complex energy insurance risks, including both traditional oil and gas operations and renewable energy projects

This individual will evaluate exposures, set pricing strategies, and develop tailored insurance solutions while maintaining profitability and underwriting integrity

The candidate will also be responsible for strengthening broker and client relationships

This position reports to the Underwriting Manager, E&S Energy

What you’ll be doing What will your essential

include

The candidate will handle both new and renewal business in an assigned territory

Market and solicit new business opportunities from wholesale broker partners

Analyze submission data including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports while conducting appropriate research to determine degree of risk for each account

Utilize underwriting tools including exposure, experience and industry ratings to analyze complex casualty exposure

Adhere to underwriting guidelines, underwriting authorities and referral

as needed to regional management, product management and chief underwriting officers

Collaborate with internal colleagues in the assessment of current and prospective risks, including actuarial, claims, and legal

Pro-active service of business in conjunction with our Middle Office to ensure timely and accurate delivery of quotations, binders, policies and endorsements

Cross-sell with other business units including primary casualty, property and other professional lines to maximize deployment of AXA XL’s capital

Monitor trends within the Marketplace to ensure we stay aware and ahead of emerging issues. (Renewables and alternative energy opportunities) Contribute to regional planning through the development and execution of your own annual desk-level underwriting plan

Travel throughout the territory (20%) for client, broker and internal meetings

BRING We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities: Progressive underwriting experience related to Energy accounts

Outstanding relationships within National and Regional brokerages in the assigned territory

Working knowledge of commercial insurance coverages and contracts

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Desired Skills and Abilities: Experience working hands-on with actuarial colleagues

Outstanding project and time-management skills

Effective sales, marketing and negotiation skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks

For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it

How

By combining 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

Learn more at axaxl.com What we OFFER Inclusion 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

That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential

It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed

Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe

Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family-friendly leave

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Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy

In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities

We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future

Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations

Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us

Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future

We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans

Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant

Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption

We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions

Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future

Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business

We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting

AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs

These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL

The U.S. base

range for this position is USD (97,100 - 161,900)

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

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer

such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other

We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers

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