Senior Underwriter, Environmental Pollution Services

Senior Underwriter, Environmental- Professional & Pollution Liability

AXA XL provides Integrated Environmental Risk Management tailored solutions combing underwriting, risk engineering and specialized claims management. A pioneer in the environmental insurance marketplace, AXA XL provides attentive service, environmental expertise, quality products and a long-term commitment to the marketplace.

This position is responsible for the profitable production and underwriting of contractor's pollution/professional liability coverage for contractors and environmental consultants.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Manages and underwrites a profitable book of services pollution renewal and new business per AXA XL Guidelines.
• Cultivates key broker relationships with retail and wholesale brokers.
• Reviews submissions per authorized guidelines.
• Prices, quotes, and binds business stand-alone annually renewal pollution and pollution/professional policies, as well as CCIPs, OCIP and pollution/professional projects.
• Advocate and cross sell other AXA XL product lines to further drive the AXA XL business.
• Coordinate with Middle Market and other AXA XL units to cross sell.
• Support unit's service standards in delivery of product.
• Participate in volunteer or special projects as needed.
• Some travel required.

You will report to the Head of Pollution Services.

The ideal candidate will have some experience in the insurance industry. We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Moderate pollution/professional underwriting experience is preferred.
• Solution oriented, marketing focused and collaborative.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Ability to work in an environment with complex transactions under strict deadlines.
• Ability to handle a large volume of accounts with the flexibility to take on overflow business from other teammates when needed.
• Ability to execute business strategies.
• Brings established broker-client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding negotiation skills.
• Outstanding team player who is willing to work in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• CRIS and RPLU preferred
• Travel is estimated at 10-15%

Inclusion

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

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at   AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

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 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action:  We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

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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.

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