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Underwriter, Incoming Property

AXA Group, Exton, PA, United States


Global Insurance Programs are central to AXA XL’s offering to clients and its international businesses manage over 5000 programs worldwide arranging over 35,000 policies. The offering spans across all lines of business and our network is one of the largest carrier networks with over 200 countries and territories. Global Programs are a key pillar of AXA XL’s growth strategy, and AXA XL is well positioned as a top Global Program player as part of the overall AXA Group.

Offering compliant US Local policies for our international customers as part of their Global Programs requires a Property Underwriting skillset with a Robust focus on US Regulatory, Forms (ISO and proprietary), Operations and Process.

What you’ll be doing

Quote both new and renewal business produced by our overseas collages within parameters established by our Rules and Guidelines and Underwriting Authority Statement.

All business quoted must be within Regulatory Compliance Standards and will require knowledge of our Regulatory Resource Site, proper usage of deregulation and usage of the property actuarial pricing tool called Harta.

Practical knowledge and usage of ISO rating and forms is a plus.

Once an account is bound work closely with your Underwriting Assistant to provide superior service to our local brokers by having binders and invoices issued promptly along with other service items such as endorsements, and certificates.

Complete the Underwriting Summary at the end of the underwriting process documenting the risk’s loss exposures and your underwriting rationale and thought process.

Complete peer reviews on your fellow team members as assigned and as a measure of how the team is performing.

Work with Middle Office to help keep the items on our pending report to a minimum.

Work with Shared Services (ESS) by answering questions thoroughly to further develop their skills and give clear direction to ESS when requesting endorsements, certificates, binders and invoices.

Participate in Team Calls offering ideas on Underwriting Issues and issues that affect our Unit’s efficiencies.

Participate on Bi-Weekly call with ESS to improve our efficiencies across the board.

Collaborate with internal colleagues in the assessment of current and prospective risks, including actuarial, claims, legal and risk engineering.

You will report to Multinational Incoming Underwriting Manager – Casualty & Property.

What you’ll bring We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Property Underwriting with Construction experience being a plus.

Knowledge of ISO rating and ISO forms

Ability to use actuarial pricing tools to handle non-ISO accounts.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

Insurance coursework preferred

Ability to be a team player and support the team.

Ability to manage accounts within service timing standards.

Effective communicator as evidenced by participation in Team Meetings and interactions with Middle Office, ESS and our International Colleagues.

What we offer Inclusion

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 can enable business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and 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

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 97,100 - 161,900.

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. We also believe 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 about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2026.

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