Senior Underwriter - Media

Senior Underwriter - Media New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Los Angeles, CA| Walnut Creek, CA I USA Senior Underwriter will provide the significant input as to the strategic direction of the business as well as providing valued input on underwriting rules, guidelines and procedures. Senior Underwriter will be responsible for portfolio profitability, account pricing, portfolio rate change, renewal retention, marketing, new business production, development of staff and broker and client management. Senior Underwriter must possess broad technical expertise across various classes of business and may personally handle the more complex risks within the territory. Further, the role holder will act as a senior contact for insureds and brokers in the assigned geographic territory. Senior Underwriter is required to support AXA XL’s branding and marketing objectives by attending various industry and broker events, conferences and meetings. Travel to accomplish this objective is required. Senior Underwriter will support AXA XL’s cross-sell objectives by understanding capabilities across other lines of business and maintaining open communication with colleagues in other departments. DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include? Partner with the Head of Miscellaneous Professional Liability to evaluate the current book of business and set a short- and long-term course of action. Ensure the achievement of continued profitability and growth of the portfolio by meeting key production and profit metrics. Reviewing submissions including applications, loss runs, financial reports and supplemental underwriting information to determine rate adequacy, terms & conditions and policy wording appropriate for the underlying risk. Working with agents and brokers to identify targeted accounts and increase opportunities in preferred classes of business and segments. Proactively advising, assisting, servicing and following up with clients and brokers on insurance and risk management matters. Collaborating with underwriters, actuaries and claims staff by providing insight on complex risks though roundtable underwriting opportunities. Participating in cross-functional projects and RRIs to improve profitability of the portfolio through various underwriting, operational efficiency and distribution initiatives. Effective relationship management with clients and broker partners to drive new business and renewal retention. Controlling timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards. You will report to the Head of Miscellaneous Professional Liability.