Program Underwriting Manager – Multiline P&C

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.

Program Underwriting Manager – Multiline P&C

Hybrid New York City

The Program Underwriting Manager—Multiline P&C is responsible for the overall management and profitability of an assigned multiline commercial insurance program with over $85 million in GWP.  Insurance products include auto, general & excess liability, inland marine, and property.

Candidate Profile

The Program Underwriting Manager will be a hands-on program leader with a history of success within a top-tier commercial insurance carrier or MGA, building and managing a multiline P&C insurance program of parallel scale and scope.

Ideal candidates should have a background working with Program Managers, Managing General Agents, or Delegated Underwriting Authority partners to support complex Multiline P&C Insurance industry specific solutions.

The candidate must have a grasp on program lifecycle management, including initial referral underwriting, monitoring, and optimizing, and, if needed, exiting complex programs.  The candidate needs to be experienced with analyzing data and KPI’s to assess the overall health of the portfolio. Additionally, the candidate must have an executive presence, demonstrating success in communicating, influencing, and building solid relationships that add value to the AXIS business book and contribute to longer-term strategic initiatives.

Work Profile 

This position is ideal for those based in our New York city office 1166 Avenue of the Americas United States of America seeking a hybrid work model: 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. Travel is required for industry and company events.

Responsibilities

Program Management

• Overall management of assigned program, to include responsibility for development, implementation, and monitoring of business plans, coordination of AXIS resources, and achievement of financial goals.
• Manage delegated underwriting authority for assigned program by maintaining program management agreements and underwriting guidelines. Conduct routine underwriting and rate/rule/form audits in order to ensure compliance.
• Underwrite P&C package referral accounts, leveraging internal resources when appropriate.
• Identify and deliver expansion of AXIS product offerings with existing programs.
• Train fellow Program Underwriting Managers with responsibility for programs with P&C package products on best-in-class underwriting strategy.

What you need to have:

• Deep expertise in P&C package products to include coverage, policy construction, and rating.
• Familiarity with ISONet and navigating the Commercial Lines Manual
• Direct experience in underwriting and managing Delegated Underwriting Authority (PAs, MGAs, MGUs).
• 8+ years of experience in underwriting Commercial P&C in higher risk segments of business.
• Ability to negotiate contracts, develop business plans, and manage external & internal stakeholders in the delivery of business plans.
• In-depth financial and underwriting understanding of programs business with the ability to assess and develop financial projections and forecasts on existing and prospective programs.
• Intermediate skills in Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint, and Word.

What we prefer you to have:

• Prior management experience
• Ability to effectively interact at all levels of internal and external business partners