Job Description - Underwriter II, Commercial Bond (23000035D20240830) Job Number: Underwriter II, Commercial Bond (23000035D20240830) DISCOVER your opportunity The Underwriter II – Commercial Bonds will support the Regional Director of Commercial Bond and Senior Underwriters in the region in underwriting tasks. This role also develops and maintains business relationships with agencies and/or brokers for the purpose of sales growth and distribution expansion, and with the support of the Senior Underwriters and Regional Directors underwrites accounts based on authority level granted to the role and underwriting appetite. What will your essential responsibilities include? Underwriting under guidance (within limits); preparing individual cases for pricing and modelling, liaising with Actuaries to deliver technical pricing to Underwriter; using modelling systems to aid the underwriting process; conducting research as needed. Where granted, you must operate within your defined authority level which will be commensurate with your skills and knowledge. This authority will be periodically reviewed as your experience grows and you demonstrate the competence as well as confidence to exercise it. Conducting pre-underwriting for renewals, conducting specific analyses for new business, and following up on renewals. Analyzes performance of portfolio as well as individual account performance and develops appropriate action to drive profitable growth based upon the analysis. Actively participates and contributes to operational initiatives within PRCB to execute the operational plan. Works with other members of the PRCB team, Specialty and P&C to develop and pursue cross selling opportunities. In collaboration with the Regional team, plans, develops and integrates territory sales plans to achieve top and bottom-line objectives. You will report to the Executive Underwriter. We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Education: Undergraduate degree in business, insurance, or a related field preferred. License/Certification/Designation: Actively pursuing AFSB, CPCU or other insurance/finance related certification desired. Experience: A moderate amount of commercial or contract surety or related underwriting experience preferred. Knowledge: Expertise in bond lines of business, ratings, customer environment and markets. Knowledge of bond underwriting best practices, field underwriting operations and day-to-day underwriting operational needs. Skills/Competencies: Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have the ability to perform duties with independent judgment, with underwriting authority and company underwriting standards. Demonstrated decision-making ability required in day-to-day operations and recommending submissions and renewal terms to the Regional Director. 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 re/insurance, 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. 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. 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. Location US-TX-Houston Work Locations US TX Dallas 14643 Dallas Parkway Suite 770 Dallas 75254 Schedule Full-time Job Type Standard AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law. J-18808-Ljbffr