Underwriter II, Large Commercial Excess Casualty, Bermuda

As an Underwriter within our Excess Casualty insurance team you will deliver a profitable underwriting service to clients Key tasks include: underwriting business within the agreed business plan and individual authority; supporting the business planning and forecasting process; monitoring financial exposure within outlined limits; monitoring premium income to ensure it remains within set limits; maintaining awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims; ensuring adequate reinsurance acquired to cover specific risks; building and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients; supporting the design and structure of risks

What you’ll be doing What will your essential

include

Review complex submissions including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs and financial reports

Proactively advise, assist, service and follow up with clients on insurance and risk management matters

Support the business planning and forecasting process; monitor financial exposure within outlined limits; monitor premium income to ensure it remains within set limits

Analysis and quantification of casualty risk exposures

Determine premium rates for individual accounts using analytical tools and insights while ensuring profitability

Negotiate with brokers on premiums, terms and conditions

Chair client-underwriting meetings with prospective clients and existing insureds in order to qualify inherent risks and exposures to the Company’s policies

Provide support to Senior Underwriters on selected accounts

Identify opportunities for portfolio growth through cross sell and upsell strategies

Work in conjunction with other team members to aggressively solicit new business and increase market penetration through the development of successful relationships with key brokers

Represent the Company at various industry conferences as required

Work collaboratively, assisting underwriters, underwriting assistants and management team

Complete ad hoc projects as required

What you’ll bring We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Some insurance experience

Casualty Insurance experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

Experience with industry accepted policy forms, occurrence-reported, claims-made and occurrence

Robust interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively

Possess demonstrated technical knowledge and skills including product & industry

Possess analytical and problem solving skills as well as sales and marketing abilities

Possess customer service and negotiation skills

Organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills combined with a Robust work ethic

Ability to work self-directed

Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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