Head of West, Large Commercial Excess Casualty

Head of West Zone, Excess Casualty will lead, manage, maintain and develop an Underwriting unit to profitably achieve Excess Casualty North America’s strategic and financial objectives in compliance with established policies and guidelines. This includes the underwriting of Lead Umbrella and Excess Liability with capacity up to $50 million for risks segmented as Large Commercial.

The role holder manages an underwriting territory to meet P&L budgetary requirements and performance metrics for the specific territory as well as supporting AXA XL’s overall regional objectives.

The role holder must possess broad technical expertise across many classes of business and may personally handle the more complex risks within the territory.   They have and maintain extensive contacts with major insureds, retail agents and brokers throughout the Eastern Zone and nationally. 

The role holder directly leads a team of Underwriters and coordinates with support staff facilitating professional development of skills, knowledge and competencies across the unit.

The Head of Western Zone, Excess Casualty joins the Americas Casualty Leadership team and is involved in setting the overall casualty strategy with other LT members.

The role holder supports AXA XL’s cross-sell objectives by understanding capabilities across other lines of business and maintaining open communication with colleagues in other departments.

What you’ll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Execute departmental strategy and achieve P&L metrics including est. GWP of $80MM or higher. 
• Manage and develop a team of Underwriters consisting of 5 or more people.
• Manage insured and producer relationships across a large geographic territory
• Maintain visibility in the market by aggressively marketing to insureds and retail agents and brokers.
• Leadership responsibilities

You will report to the Chief Underwriting Officer, Casualty, Americas.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Technical experience needed for role.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; professional designations CPCU, ARM preferred.
• Extensive Casualty Underwriting experience required, preferably Umbrella and Excess Liability.
• Moderate Management prior experience.
• Broad knowledge of casualty lines of business: GL, AL, WC, Umbrella; reinsurance concepts and business processes.
• Knowledge of functionality of systems.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Self-Motivated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation.
• Excellent  customer service and negotiation skills.
• Excellent  time management skills; ability to multitask.
• Ability to lead in accordance with AXA XL’s Core Values and Culture.

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.

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 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.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 157,700 – 292,900. 

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.