Associate Underwriter, Media Professional Liability

New York City, NY (On-site)

$71K/yr – $138K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

Job Summary

Own the underwriting process for builders risk by assessing risk, pricing, and policy wording within delegated authority.

  • Risk assessment and quoting across diverse accounts.
  • Coordinate with Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing and Regulatory to shape risk and delivery.
  • Cross-sell and ensure service standards for builders risk products.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Market to producers to secure new and renewal business.
  • Review submissions, terms and conditions, statements of values, loss history, and catastrophic modeling, and conduct appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account in accordance with company guidelines and granted underwriting authority.
  • Coordinate with varied business divisions, including Actuarial, Claims, Reinsurance, Accounting, Marketing, Regulatory, and other internal partners that support our businesses.
  • Determine quotes or declinations of risk.
  • Calculate rates and premium charges using approved rating models.
  • Develop and modify policy wording in accordance with delegated underwriting authority when standard forms are not appropriate.
  • Actively cross sell available products and services.
  • Support service standards in the delivery of builders risk products and services.
  • In this role you will report to the Underwriting Manager.

Requirements

  • Moderate experience in commercial insurance, preferably in underwriting, or relevant industry experience.
  • Knowledge of primary casualty, including wrap-ups, excess, and umbrella liability, is a plus.
  • Ability to work in a self‑directed manner while being an open‑minded team player, with a willingness to actively listen and understand unique circumstances that require practical and tailored solutions to complex issues.
  • Effective insured and broker interaction within the assigned geographic territory, with the ability to target current and prospective contacts to promote available products.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external brokers. You will work in a team environment, assisting underwriters and or deal administrators as part of overall responsibilities.
  • Robust organizational, time‑management, and multitasking skills.
  • Effective comprehension and work experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced education and or professional designations, including but not limited to CPCU, IIA, or CRIS, are preferred but not required.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 25 percent within the assigned geographic territory, as needed.

Benefits

  • Flexible Working Arrangements
  • Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
  • Diversity initiatives (Business Resource Groups) with 20 Chapters around the globe
  • Diversity Best Practices Index
  • Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Learning opportunities to hone professional skills and position for the next step of your career
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AXA XL

We are a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance offering innovative risk management solutions for businesses worldwide. We partner with those who move the world forward, navigating complex risks and working across diverse industries to support and empower our clients.

Founded in 1986
Pembroke, Pembroke Parish, Bermuda
11K employees

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$71K/yr – $138K/yr

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Associate Underwriter, Media Professional Liability

AXA XL · New York City, NY · On-site