Head of Property, Central - XL Catlin : Job Details

Job Description - Head of Property, Central (78003153D20250122)

Job Number:

78003153D20250122

Head of Property, Central

Chicago, IL

As Head of Property, you will set strategy and direction for the team in support of the Region's and broader organization's goals, including Pricing Strategy, Product offering, and geography. Successful candidates will work closely with Legal/Compliance, Strategy, Pricing, Data/Analytics, Claims, and Distribution leads.

You will be responsible for the execution of the strategies for the Product. This role will manage an underwriting team and oversee a portfolio of accounts. Additionally, this role manages all Underwriting including the planning and monitoring work, development of underwriting and/or marketing skills, and ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines.

This position has direct accountability for the business results within the Zone and with respect to profitability, penetration, and/or volume within a specific account, segment, geographic area, product, or line of business.

The Zonal Underwriting Head for Property will be based in our Central Zone and report to the CUO of Americas Property.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Responsible for all aspects of the business including the production of profitable growth, customer retention, expense management, adherence to underwriting & operational standards/controls as well as adherence to all regional and corporate standards and guidelines.
• Manage and build Eastern Zone portfolio premium levels.
• Execute Product Line Strategies within the Zone in support of business objectives. Measure effectiveness of strategies and adjust as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with the distribution zonal executives and Head of US (Matt O'Malley) to help drive our new business goals and renewal retentions.
• Support an underwriting vision that recognizes changing business and competitive environment dynamics, key business drivers, and financial elements to demonstrate the value we bring to our clients and brokers.
• Drive underwriting excellence across the business by establishing and ensuring adherence to risk appetite, standards and guidelines, and ensure rating and pricing adequacy.
• Development and training of all Staff including the advancement of Underwriters' skills and development.
• In collaboration with HR, develop tools and strategies to attract and retain top industry talent and develop high performing teams.
• Work collaboratively with zonal executives, regional managers, actuary, claims, and finance teams to achieve the business' strategic and underwriting objectives.
• Drive a culture that promotes collaboration, diversity, and inclusion.

You will be reporting to Chief Underwriting Officer, Property and Multinational Solutions.

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

• Robust knowledge of the Americas region property insurance industry, combined with in-depth technical knowledge of insurance product offerings.
• Ability to lead a team that will deliver the most efficient and best possible customer experience.
• Proven business acumen to engage colleagues in how the needs of our customers are met through our vision, strategy, and operational plans.
• Ability to build and drive positive, helpful, and seamless end-to-end customer, broker and/or partner experiences in the spirit of our purpose.
• A leader who anticipates customer and market trends in order to position AXA XL as a responsible and innovative “market shaper” and Thought Leader in the industry.
• Consistently pursue opportunities to differentiate AXA XL in the industry through our offerings and how we conduct business.
• Ability to energize a team through a compelling vision of the business and for the future.
• A proven bold decision maker who can drive results in uncertain environments.
• An engaged leader who proactively challenges the status quo to create momentum and action for change.

Location

US-IL-Chicago

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 250,000 – 280,000. 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.

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.

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