Senior Underwriter - War Terrorism & Political Violence

Overview

AXA XL's War, Terrorism & Political Violence (WTPV) team is a leading crisis management insurer serving Fortune 500 clients across sectors. In this Senior Underwriter role, you will shape the renewal book and new business, balancing growth with disciplined risk management. You will lead risk assessments, mentor peers, and strengthen broker and client partnerships while exploring new product opportunities. You will operate within a regulation framework and collaborate with cross-market AXA XL teams to deliver expert risk solutions. This role offers a platform to impact complex political violence risk while aligning with AXA XL's commitment to client service and inclusion.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working arrangements
• enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• inclusive culture and diversity commitments
• equal opportunity employer
• industry-leading rewards and recognition
• support for professional development

Responsibilities

• Underwrite renewal book and generate new business in line with unit goals
• Develop and manage underwriting strategies for renewals and targets within your portfolio
• Exercise independent judgment in risk analysis and evaluation
• Mentor peers and participate in risk assessment discussions
• Negotiate with producers within delegated authority to meet profit objectives
• Build and enhance broker and client relationships and develop new distribution channels
• Maintain product, service, priority, and target market knowledge to uncover hidden risks
• Promote AXA XL's expertise through industry events and client meetings
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines and legal requirements
• Support forecasting and planning processes; monitor exposure and premium income within limits
• Stay aware of claims advised and assist in settlements
• Identify and pursue new product development opportunities
• Cross-market with other AXA XL lines; cultivate regional broker relationships
• Operate at high authority levels on technically complex assignments
• Provide guidance to junior underwriters and other functions

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
• Very high technical knowledge of product and industry
• Ability to set direction within the segment or function
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sales and marketing abilities
• Understanding of business processes, strategy and planning
• Systems functionality knowledge
• Excellent customer service and negotiation skills with proven broker/insured relationships

• excellent analytical and problem solving
• negotiation skills
• customer service orientation
• underwriting strategies
• risk assessment and management
• product development and market analysis

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