Sr. Underwriter, Construction Professional

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, Construction Professional

AXIS’ Construction Contractors Professional team is seeking a dynamic and experienced underwriter to join our team as an underwriter focusing on Construction Contractor’s Professional Liability. An ideal candidate will have exposure across contractor’s professional protective indemnity (CPPI). Experience with Contract Surety, Owner’s Protective (OPPI) and Architects/Engineers (A&E) is not required but favorable.

Reporting to the Lead Underwriter Construction Contractors Professional this created position will require the individual to work closely within an established business to manage a renewal book and develop new business via retail and wholesale distribution partners.

Candidate Profile

The Sr Underwriter Construction Contractors Professional should be a hands-on technical expert with a history of success within a top-tier Commercial Insurance Carrier focused on building a complex book of Construction contractor’s liability with premiums of $25,000 to $75,000.

Ideal candidates possess key retail and wholesale broker relationships and full life cycle exposure to portfolio management, including solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and marketing.

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

Work Profile

This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days a week at one of our locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Red Bank NJ, Short Hills NJ, Princeton NJ, or Alpharetta. Travel may also be required for meetings with brokers and clients, as well as for industry and company events.

Responsibilities:

• Underwrite a profitable book of contractor’s professional business with a focus on mid-size to large accounts.
• Develop and manage broker relationships.
• Develop internal relationships with other profit centers.
• Stay current with construction industry activity and trends.
• May be asked to mentor less experienced staff and assist in the development of ongoing training.
  
  
  

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in construction professional liability (CPPI).
• Underwriting expertise in CPPI (Contractor Professional and Protective). Expertise in Contract Surety, OPPI (Owner Protective Professional) and A&E (Architects and Engineers) is not required, but favorable.
• Experience underwriting annual practice, project specific, excess and quota share placements.
• Strong retail and wholesale broker relationships.
• Proficient construction industry knowledge.
• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills.
• Advanced analytical and creative problem solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Proven track record delivering profitable results.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills for risk and insurance metrics.
• Energetic and likeable with a sense of urgency and get it done attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree
  
  
  

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $130,000 - $175,000. The specific salary offer will be based on an assessment of various factors, including the experience of the successful candidate and their work location. In addition, all employees are eligible for competitive incentive targets, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.