Energy Transition - Senior Underwriter

Senior Underwriter – Energy Transition

Houston, TX | Dallas, TX | USA

As part of our commitment to sustainability and AXA’s bold ambitions to decarbonize its underwriting portfolio, we are looking for experienced energy underwriters to help support our clients as they transition to cleaner and greener technologies and move away from carbon intensive energy sources. Insurance is an enabler of global economic activity, playing a critical role in supporting clients to manage Energy Transition-related risks. At AXA, we have committed to reducing the absolute carbon emissions of our largest corporate accounts and together we are strengthening the role we play as a key partner through engagement with those clients, helping them to transition to low carbon business models, and taking a stewardship approach to climate.

If you’re passionate about climate change and sustainability and are committed to helping businesses future proof their commercial activities by actively reducing their impact on the planet, apply now to join the AXA XL team.

Products include Primary GL, Excess, and Property for North American-based Insureds. 

Preferred locations are Houston, Dallas, and Austin although robust Broker relations will be a plus for the right candidate.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• The candidate will handle both new and renewal business. 
• Market and solicit new business opportunities from broker partners.
• Analyze submission data including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports while conducting appropriate research to determine degree of risk for each account.
• Utilize underwriting tools including exposure, experience and industry ratings to analyze complex casualty exposure.
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines, underwriting authorities and referral requirements as needed to regional management, product management and chief underwriting officers.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues in the assessment of current and prospective risks, including actuarial, claims, and legal.
• Pro-active service of business in conjunction with our Middle Office to ensure timely and accurate delivery of quotations, binders, policies and endorsements.
• Cross-sell with other business units including casualty, property, specialty, and professional lines to maximize deployment of AXA XL’s capital.
• Monitor trends within the Marketplace to ensure we stay aware and ahead of emerging issues.  (Renewables and alternative energy opportunities)
• Contribute to regional planning through the development and execution of your own annual desk-level underwriting plan.
• Travel throughout the territory (20%) for client, broker and internal meetings.

You will report to the Head of Energy Transition, Americas.

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Some experience in progressive underwriting related to Energy accounts.
• Outstanding relationships within National and Regional brokerages in the assigned territory.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial insurance coverages and contracts.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Growth Mindset: Demonstrated ability to embrace challenges, learn from failures and continuously improve in a fast paced environment
• Learning Agility: Proven track record of quickly adapting to new technologies and methodologies in the renewable energy field
• Intellectual Curiosity: a desire to explore new ideas, ask questions, and seek out innovative solutions to complex problems
• Experience working hands-on with actuarial colleagues.
• Outstanding project and time-management skills.
• Effective sales, marketing and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.

Learn more at axaxl.com

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 axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-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 95,000 – 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_2023_US.pdf (myaxaxlbenefits.com).