Senior Underwriter - Aviation

Senior Underwriter, Aviation New York, NY I Chicago, IL I USA At AXA XL's Aerospace business unit, our mission is to elevate the worldwide Aviation Branch, driving market share and revenue growth across airlines, aerospace, and general aviation segments. We are dedicated to achieving profitability in alignment with AXA XL's Economic Combined Ratio target while serving as the premier aviation center of expertise and technical support for the AXA Group. Our risk appetite spans the globe, encompassing airlines, aerospace products, and airports, and approaching general aviation with a regional focus. With a specific emphasis on flights with aircraft seating capacity below 60 seats, our general aviation scope includes all private and commercial aviation, excluding military and scheduled airline and regular cargo flights. Our seasoned underwriting and analytical team are committed to empowering businesses to navigate these complex and ever-changing risks, offering tailored risk mitigation solutions that instill confidence and certainty in their global aviation endeavors. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join our underwriting team which continues to be a rapidly growing and dynamic segment. The individual will be responsible for servicing a renewal book and producing new business through exceptional underwriting practices throughout the United States. DISCOVER your opportunity What will youressential responsibilities include? Underwriter will be responsible for building and executing a business plan to expand our existing portfolio, aligning within the overall Aerospace business strategy. Assist in achieving profitable premium and rate goals, working with actuarial and claimsand successfully delivering results consistent with financial plan. Collaborate across business units and functions to leverage existing resources to underwrite, manage and service an aviation renewal book and produce new business in accordance with the Aerospace underwriting unit goals. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the analysis and evaluation of risk. Participate in roundtable discussions on risk assessment. Negotiate with producers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives. Build and enhance relationships with assigned brokers and clients to identify and establish new distribution relationships. Maintain expertise with the products, services, priorities and target markets to more effectively enable clients to uncover hidden aerospace risks. You will report to an Underwriting Manager.SHARE your talent SHARE your talent We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Required Skills and Abilities: Moderate to extensive experience in aerospace industry. Under technical direction, works within significant limits and authority on assignments of higher technical complexity and coordination. Possesses demonstrated technical knowledge and skills, including product and industry, reflective of successful progression through various job levels. Advanced analytical, negotiation and salesmarketing skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Interpersonal savvy - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain robust insured and broker contacts. Ability to develop and understand business processes, strategy and planning. Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution. Experience in Microsoft Office FIND your future 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 reinsurance, 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. Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity 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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can 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 about-usinclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 2023-26 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. For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL . The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 124,500 - 186,500 . Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay. At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details aboutAXA XL's benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2024.

Created: 2025-02-21