Lead Underwriter, US Excess Casualty

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.

Lead Underwriter, US Excess Casualty

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced E&S Excess Casualty - Lead Underwriter to join our team. Reporting to a Team Leader of US Excess Casualty, the individual will act within established guidelines to actively market, analyze, review, evaluate, and monitor new and renewal lead excess and mid-to-high-attaching excess liability accounts with an average premium of $250,000.

Within a progressive work environment, the individual will be responsible for the development, growth, and profitability of a challenging E&S Excess Casualty book of business. Our Appetite includes a wide range of industries, including Commercial Construction, Manufacturing, and Trucking and Transportation and addresses a range of Casualty Products including Excess General Liability, Professional Liability, Commercial Auto, and Employers Liability.

Individuals should be recognized for their strength in new business development and client relations, technical analysis, integrity, and work ethic. Successful candidates will drive business results through solid underwriting analysis, highly active sales and marketing efforts, long-term client relationship building, and collaborative engagement with internal business partners.

Candidate Profile

Excess Casualty Underwriter will 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 Excess Liability business targeting Middle Market & Large Complex Risks with premiums in the range of $75K to $1MM+. Addressing casualty solutions; Excess General Liability, Professional Liability, Commercial Auto, and Employers Liability.

Candidates will have deep contacts within Wholesale broker channels, exposure to the Commercial Construction, Manufacturing, and Transportation verticals, and full life cycle exposure to portfolio management across; solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and marketing.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Underwriting Leadership: Lead the underwriting process for high-profile and complex E&S excess casualty accounts, particularly within the Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, and other areas. Ensure underwriting decisions align with the company’s risk appetite and strategic objectives.

• Collaborative Development: Partner with the Excess Casualty Leadership and various business partners (Claims, Actuarial, Distribution, and Operations) and to support and influence the strategic direction of the Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, and other areas. Provide insights on market trends and emerging risks to help refine underwriting practices.

• Strategic Responsibilities: Contribute to the development and enhancement of underwriting strategies that align with market conditions and the company’s long-term goals. Your expertise will be instrumental in advising on strategic adjustments and best practices

• Market Analysis: Continuously monitor market trends, emerging risks, and the competitive landscape in the Excess Casualty space. Utilize these insights to inform and influence strategic underwriting decisions.

• Risk As