Head of East, Excess Casualty
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Head of East Zone, Excess Casualty

New York, NY I USA

Head of East 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 Eastern 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.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Execute departmental strategy and achieve P&L metrics including est. GWP of $150MM or higher.
• Manage and develop a team of Underwriters consisting of 13 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.

SHARE your talent

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.
• 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.

FIND your future

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

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.

The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 186,000 – 279,000. 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.

For more details about AXA XL's benefits offering, please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com).