Senior Underwriter – Marine Hull and Liability

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Senior Underwriter – Marine Hull and Liability – Brown Water

Hybrid – New York & New Jersey Metro, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco

AXIS Capital is extending its Ocean Marine Business to include the Brown Water Hull and Liability Market. We are currently searching for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Underwriter to support our entry into the Domestic Brown Water Market. This market specifically covers vessels operating in inland and coastal waters, typically within five miles of the coast.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of a comprehensive market entry strategy, creating a strong product offering, implementing a go-to-market plan to drive growth, and building out a robust distribution network.

Furthermore, the Senior Underwriter, Marine Hull and Liability, will act within established guidelines and market to analyze, review, evaluate, and monitor new and renewal accounts to drive the successful establishment of our US Marine Hull and Liability Portfolio.

Candidate Profile

Senior Underwriter, Marine Hull and Liability will be a “hands-on” technical expert with a history of success within a top-tier Commercial Insurance Carrier focused on building a sustainable portfolio of Brown Water Risks

Candidates will have deep contacts within Ocean Marine wholesale and retail broker channels and full life cycle exposure to portfolio management across solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and marketing.

Additionally, the candidate must have an executive presence, demonstrating success in communicating, influencing, and building solid relationships that add value to the AXIS book of business and contribute to longer-term strategic initiatives.

Work Profile

This position offers a Hybrid Working profile and is ideal for individuals seeking a mix of remote work, in-office presence, and face-to-face meetings with internal partners and clients. The role requires attendance at the office three days per week, except when traveling to attend sales, industry, and company events.

Preferred office locations include New York & New Jersey Metro, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Review and evaluate new and renewal business based upon Ocean Marine and Corporate underwriting appetite, guidelines, competition, and geographic focus.
• Prospect new business opportunities and develop strategies to procure new business targeting Middle Market to Complex Corporate risks.
• Analyze and underwrite individual risks. Develop appropriate limit structure, retention, pricing and endorsements within authority granted. Refer to the Manager for approval if outside authority.
• Meet all divisional servicing objectives, including but not limited to quote turnaround, processing risks, file maintenance and documentation, etc. Maintain data integrity for the underwriting system.
• Perform required marketing through regular broker visits on a timely and frequent basis. Solicit new accounts, gather market intelligence, and provide up-to-date department information relating to products and services.
• Participate in prospecting by identifying new business targets and opportunities, and work closely with brokers to ensure the department receives the opportunity to offer proposals. Make strategy recommendations to the supervisor.
• Manage and fully develop Broker relationships to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Coach and develop junior members of the team
• Maintain up-to-date familiarity with department’s lines of business and industry trends.
• Participate in projects or perform other related work as required.
  
  
  

Required Education/Training & Experience:

• Minimum five years of experience in the Marine Hull and Liability market
• Direct background underwriting Brown Water Marine risks
• Ability to build new and existing broker relationships
• Team player who is effective working in a close team environment
• Effective open communication style, strong presentation abilities, and meticulous attention to detail.
  
  
  

We currently expect to offer a base salary of $150-250k for this position. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of various factors, including your specific experience and work location. In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate performance and your performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical plans.