What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Manager-Environmental Site Pollution position at AXA XL?
A pioneer in the environmental insurance marketplace, AXA XL provides attentive service, environmental expertise, quality products and a long-term commitment to the marketplace.
Our goal is to be the best environmental insurance carrier in the world. We will achieve this by writing environmental coverage through collaborative teams of experienced individuals with underwriting, claims and risk control expertise. Our focus is on the customer, profitability and long-term viability.
In North America, the Facilities or Site Pollution product is a significant part of our overall Environmental book of business. We seek a leader who can assist in developing, implementing, and managing the business strategy for this product so as to achieve our business goals.
What you’ll be doing
What will your essential responsibilities include?
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills And Abilities
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 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.
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
The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 148,000 - 222,000. 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 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 2025.
Our goal is to be the best environmental insurance carrier in the world. We will achieve this by writing environmental coverage through collaborative teams of experienced individuals with underwriting, claims and risk control expertise. Our focus is on the customer, profitability and long-term viability.
In North America, the Facilities or Site Pollution product is a significant part of our overall Environmental book of business. We seek a leader who can assist in developing, implementing, and managing the business strategy for this product so as to achieve our business goals.
What you’ll be doing
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Manage the Site Pollution underwriting operations for Underwriter I and II team members, and actively interact and collaborate with other product lines.
- Work with manager to develop and implement business plans and underwriting strategies that result in profitable business and meet established goals.
- Develop, execute, and manage your team’s performance management plans. Make tough decisions and oversee performance improvement plans.
- Manage operational plans that improve the teams’ results. Define objectives, execute plans, review and adjust, evaluate outcomes, and report on success.
- Meeting Leadership: When the manager is unable, prepare for and lead weekly Site Pollution Team meetings, monthly Environmental communications calls, and other management meetings.
- Team Development: Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with each direct report to discuss their goals, challenges, and development opportunities.Meeting Leadership: When the manager is unable to, prepare for and lead weekly Site Pollution Team meetings, monthly Environmental communications calls, and other management meetings.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills And Abilities
- Environmental Expertise: Seasoned environmental expert who has great ability to collaborate with highly technical experts (e.g., engineers, scientists, etc.) while simultaneously driving underwriting business and expanding our presence through engaging with clients, brokers, underwriters, managers, and other key stakeholders.
- Leadership: Demonstrates managerial courage. Coaches, trains, sets expectations, evaluates and holds people accountable for delivering in a highly matrixed environment. A change agent who can influence not only direct reports, but also others across the global organization.
- Insurance Acumen: Demonstrates a strong understanding and comprehension of underwriting guidelines, concepts, and processes. Ability to leverage technical knowledge to drive underwriting performance.
- Passion for Results: Work tenaciously to achieve outstanding results to take AXA XL to new levels. Set high standards for self and others. Act with a sense of urgency.
- Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration and presentation skills. Have confidence to interact with and present to key stakeholders.
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 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
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.
The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 148,000 - 222,000. 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 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 2025.
Salary : $148,000 - $222,000
