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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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Sr. Underwriter Allied Healthcare

Hybrid Phoenix

The **Sr. Underwriter Allied Healthcare** will act within established guidelines and market to analyze, review, evaluate, and monitor new and renewal accounts for our Allied Healthcare Practice. Underwriters exercise independent judgment in processing accounts and managing underwriting activities. Underwrites typical support of $4 Million to $6 Million in GWP.

Candidate Profile

We seek a **Sr. Underwriter** with expertise in Allied Healthcare Professional Liability to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven history of success in a top-tier Commercial Insurance carrier and will focus on developing a book of business targeting healthcare clients across the United States.

Qualified candidates should have strong connections within the allied healthcare and professional lines wholesale broker channels. They should be experienced in portfolio management, including soliciting submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and marketing.

In addition to technical expertise, we are looking for a candidate with an executive presence skilled in communication, influencing, and building solid relationships that add value to our business and contribute to longer-term strategic initiatives.

Work Profile

The work profile for this exciting position entails a unique hybrid work environment that offers the flexibility of working from home two days a week and being present in one of our corporate offices for the remaining three days.

In addition to the hybrid work environment, this position requires regular travel to meet with brokers and clients face-to-face. This aspect of the job provides an excellent opportunity to build strong relationships with clients and further the underwriter’s insights into the industry.

As part of this role, you will also attend industry and company events. These events are an excellent opportunity to network with industry leaders, learn about the latest industry trends and innovations, and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your field.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

+ Strategically prospect new opportunities for Allied Healthcare

+ Manage a book of business, including developing new business opportunities and cross-marketing of product lines within AXIS.

+ Meet divisional servicing objectives related to quote turnaround, policy issuance, phone management, renewal management, file maintenance, and documentation.

+ Analyze and underwrite individual risks. Develop appropriate limit structure, retention, pricing, and endorsements within underwriting guidelines.

+ Continue to develop and update product and underwriting knowledge.

+ Participate in prospecting by identifying new business targets and opportunities and working closely with wholesale brokers to ensure the department receives the opportunity to offer proposals. Make strategy recommendations to the supervisor.

+ Review and evaluate primarily new business based on company underwriting guidelines, competition, and geographic focus. Develop strategy and make recommendations.

+ Perform broker marketing calls, including out-of-state travel.

+ Solicit new accounts, gather market intelligence, and deliver up-to-date department information on products and services.

+ Manage select agency relationships to ensure objectives are achieved.

+ Maintain up-to-date familiarity with economic and legal factors impacting the department’s business lines and the insurance industry.

+ Participate in special projects department initiatives.

+ Coordinate with branch marketing representatives and profit center representatives to allow for cross-marketing.

Required Education/Training & Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ A minimum of 5 years’ experience in underwriting in Allied Healthcare and/or other Healthcare Professional Liability lines of business.

+ Strong presentation and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to establish broker relationships within the region

We currently expect to offer a base salary of $140 -180k for this position. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of various factors, including your specific experience and work location. In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate performance and your performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical plans.