Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty Large Commercial

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty (Central Zone) Chicago, IL I USA Large companies with complex risks turn to AXA XL for Commercial Umbrella and Excess Liability coverages to protect their assets in the event of catastrophic losses beyond the limits of their primary insurance program or self-insured retention (SIR)

AXA XL Excess Casualty business unit offers Umbrella and Excess Liability coverage to North American based Insureds

Underwriting teams are based throughout the United States, Canada, and Bermuda

We have a vast appetite for risk with a portfolio that includes clients in manufacturing, hospitality, real estate, retail, services, technology, and many more

As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for delivering a profitable ‘Underwriting’ service to your clients

You’ll be joining an established team of underwriters as part of AXA XL’s Central Zone

You will report to the Head of Excess Casualty – Central Zone in Chicago, IL

What you’ll be doing What you’ll be doing Underwrite, manage and service your own book of business managing the KPIs and Guidelines per AXA XL underwriting guidelines and annual goals

Market and solicit new business opportunities from our broker partners to establish and grow your relationships in the retail community

Cross-sell with other business units to maximize AXA XL’s successes thru data-mining, targeted accounts and relationships

Analyze submission data including applications, policy wording, inspection reports and loss runs 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

Loss rating experience is a plus

Adhere to underwriting guidelines, underwriting authorities and referral requirements 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, legal and risk engineering

Contribute to regional planning through the development and execution of your own annual desk-level underwriting plan

Travel within the Central Zone (20%) for client, broker and internal meetings

Territory includes most major midwestern/southern cities and potentially New York for client meetings

What you’ll bring We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities: Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience

Moderate to extensive experience in the relevant class of business, possessing functional knowledge and skills reflective of a fully competent practitioner

Robust Industry Knowledge and Commercial/Business Acumen

Analytical, negotiation and sales/marketing skills Excellent written and oral communication skills

Excellent customer service focus is a must

Interpersonal Savvy - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective insured and broker contacts

Ability to develop and understand business processes, strategy, and planning Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution

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 benefits 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 Equal Opportunity 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 compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits 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

Applicants for this role must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD (119,500 – 199,100)

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

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 benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2026

Who we are 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

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