Head of Construction, E&S Casualty

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/facilitate/lead new business, renewals, re-pricings, restrictions, special acceptances, commutations and cancellations in determining risk acceptability & coverage, in accordance with the underwriting guidelines and authorities as established.
• Ensure adherence to the underwriting authorities and guidelines as approved; cascade/rescind Underwriting authority as needed throughout the product line.
• Drive growth by identifying new markets (e.g., new channels, new products) and by further developing existing markets (e.g., deeper relationships with existing brokers and clients) as measured by new premium and market share growth or profitable GWP growth in new books of business.
• Recruit, manage and develop team of Underwriters to ensure operational efficiency around production and hit ratio reporting, retention ratios, production planning and tactical actions expected related to the established plans.
• Execute corporate and departmental strategy with the ability to identify and utilize KPIs to drive underwriting profitability and manage results.
• Manage insured and producer relationships across a large geographic territory and maintain visibility in the market by marketing to wholesale trading partners.
• Embody the AXA XL culture and act as a role model for all colleagues, irrespective of organizational alignment.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of E&S Construction
• Ability to allocate resources, expenses, and resources efficiently and within budget
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage brokers, clients, and colleagues and ability to represent AXA XL at client events, seminars, conventions, and meetings
• Strong technical background with the ability to present and negotiate complex agreements
• Extensive management experience including experience building high caliber underwriting teams
• Strategic vision, driving results
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills, leadership skills
• Bachelor’s Degree required; professional designations CPCU, ARM preferred
• Knowledge of functionality of systems
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation
• Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
• Excellent time management skills; ability to multitask

Legal & Benefits

Applicants for this role must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

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. At AXA XL, we offer benefits that include a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and a range of learning opportunities.

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.