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Underwriter II, Large Commercial Property

Los Angeles, United StatesPosted 2 months ago
Full-timeremote

Job Description

Working as part of the Southwestern Property Underwriting team, the role will be focused on securing and maintaining profitable business opportunities through leading edge solutions for client needs

Therefore, the role requires a significant amount of interaction with Clients, Brokers and internal stakeholders

What you’ll be doing What will your essential

include

Developing and structuring tailor-made solutions by considering the Property Underwriting guidelines and Underwriting policy to win new business and retain existing customers

Evaluating appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs inherent to the Property Sector, reinsurance cessions as well as the underwriting and general administration costs to ensure profitability

Initiate opportunities for cross-selling

Control timely implementation of New and Renewal accounts according to quality standards (including policy- and invoice issuance)

Monitor premium collection according to standards and take actions

Advise, assist and service clients on insurance and risk management matters to ensure clients satisfaction and respond to client and AXA XL queries in a timely manner

Ensure timely implementation of Policy endorsements and ensure proper hand-over for implementation

They will develop best practice and the sharing of underwriting knowledge within the team

Proactively foster positive relationship with clients to get mutual understanding of their needs

You will report to a senior member of the West Region, NA Property Underwriting team

What you’ll bring We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Property underwriting experience with thorough technical knowledge of underwriting, rating methodologies, forms and business processes

Candidate needs to have basic understanding of global and domestic property underwriting

Large account experience and HPR background is a plus

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; professional designations CPCU, ARM a plus

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent marketing, presentation and negotiation skills

Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, producers and trading partners

Solid leadership and management skills

Excellent decision-making 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

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

Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL

AXA XL is an

Employer

Total Rewards AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security

It provides competitive

and personalized, inclusive

that evolve as you do

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence

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 87,400 - 170,000

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

For more details about AXA XL’s

offerings, please visit US

at a Glance 2026.

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