Junior Underwriter – Wholesale Lower Middle Market 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.Under Senior Vice President (SVP) supervision, the individual will act within established guidelines to actively market, analyze, review, evaluate and monitor new and renewal accounts that fall within the $15,000 to $100,000 premium range. The successful candidate must exhibit a strong sense of urgency in all business dealings while exercising sound judgment in the processing and management of E&S accounts and underwriting activities. The individual will be naturally suited to working in a fast‑paced team environment and should be recognized for their strength in business and technical analysis, client relations, integrity, and the highest level of work ethic.Key Responsibilities Underwrite a profitable book of small to midsized surplus lines Excess Casualty risks employing the appropriate analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability.A solid foundation in analyzing Excess Casualty pricing adequacy.Negotiate terms and conditions in a fast‑paced and competitive environment with a broad range of wholesale brokers.Apply analytical and creative problem‑solving skills, and manage and prioritize multiple tasks.Undertake underwriting and develop a profitable book of business in support of strategic business plans while retaining a diversified mix of business to achieve overall growth and profit objectives.Support changes to long‑term and short‑term business strategies and adjust quickly to achieve profitability goals.Make recommendations to SVP regarding market strategy, product development, and departmental efficiencies.Stay up to date on national, state, and regional issues/regulations, industry activity, and trends.Lead special underwriting projects and presentations as requested by ESVP.Qualifications Bachelor's degree required.CPCU, ARM, and/or ASLI designations are a plus.A minimum of two years E&S Casualty experience.Strong negotiation and business development abilities.Established wholesale broker relationships are highly desired.Technical expertise, underwriting skills, and a solid level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices, and procedures.Strong communication, negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills.Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners.Willingness and desire to conduct face‑to‑face marketing to establish and maintain strong wholesale broker relationships.Exceptional analytical and risk assessment abilities to develop creative solutions.Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $95,000 – $110,000 (dependent on experience and location). Competitive target incentive compensation based on overall corporate and individual performance.Comprehensive benefits package including medical plans for employee and family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and additional perks.Eligibility for additional benefits and perks as per company policy.This role is located in Alpharetta, GA and requires a minimum of three predetermined days in the office. The position is Exempt/Non‑Exempt for FLSA purposes.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.#J-18808-Ljbffr
