Senior Underwriter - Cyber & Technology

Company: AXIS Capital
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

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. The Senior Underwriter, Cyber & Technology will act within established guidelines, market, analyze, review, evaluate and monitor new and renewal accounts of all programs, exercise independent judgment in the processing of accounts and manage underwriting activities. Product lines include Cyber, Technology, Miscellaneous Professional Liability and Media. Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prospects new business targets and opportunities and develops strategies to procure new business
• Manages personal book of business with regard to new lines, renewals, and cross-marketing of product lines within AXIS
• Meets established divisional servicing objectives related to quote turnaround, policy issuance, phone management, renewal management, file maintenance, and documentation
• Analyzes and underwrites individual risks. Develop appropriate limit structure, retention, pricing and endorsements within underwriting guidelines. Refer to supervisor for approval.
• Continues to develop and update product and underwriting knowledge.
• Participates in prospecting through the identification of new business targets and opportunities, work closely with producer/agent to ensure department receives opportunity to offer proposal. Make strategy recommendations to supervisor.--
• Reviews and evaluates primarily new business based upon company underwriting guidelines, competition and geographic focus. Develops strategy and makes recommendations.--
• Reviews coverage requests provided by agent and determine department's position relating to such requests within individual authority granted. Present those requests outside the individual authority to immediate supervisor for approval or guidance.--
• Cross markets between the product offerings within the department and other business units.--
• Performs required number of broker marketing calls, including out of state travel. Solicit new accounts, gather market intelligence and deliver up-to-date department information relating to products and services. Manage select agency relationships to ensure objectives are achieved.--
• Maintains up-to-date familiarity with economic and legal factors that impact the department's lines of business and the overall insurance industry.--
• Participates in special projects and department initiatives at the request of manager.
• Coordinates with branch marketing representatives and profit center representatives to allow for cross marketing.-- Required Education/Training & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Mathematics, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance or related field preferred--
  • A minimum of 3-5 years' relevant experience in underwriting and/or brokering
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to establish broker relationships within the region Other Desired Skills and Characteristics:
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
    • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal/communication skills, and strong marketing abilities
    • Team player Posted 9 Days Ago Full time REQ03075 About Us We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

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