Associate Underwriter - Cyber Middle Market Atlanta, GA | USA
AXA XL provides cyber and technology professional liability on an open brokerage basis to start-up firms all the way up to the Fortune 500. This class has been identified by AXA XL as an exciting growth area with excellent prospects for the successful underwriter to grow their profile and advance their career.
As digital threats grow more sophisticated, malicious, and hard to detect, our focus on innovation in providing tailored solutions to complex risks AXA XL has earned the reputation as a leading market. An increased dependence on technology brings increased vulnerabilities. Data breaches threaten the security of financial, customer, employee and other proprietary data, and, at any time, a cyber-attack can disrupt a company's operations.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Underwriter to join an established underwriting team in a rapidly growing and dynamic segment. The individual will be responsible for servicing a renewal book and producing new business through exceptional underwriting practices for the east region.
DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Build and enhance relationships with assigned brokers and clients to identify and establish new distribution relationships.
- Collaborate across business units and functions to leverage existing resources to underwrite, manage and service a cyber and technology renewal book and produce new business in accordance with the Cyber underwriting unit goals.
- Exercise discretion and self-supported judgment in the analysis and evaluation of risk.
- Participate in roundtable discussions on risk assessment.
- Negotiate with producers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives.
- Maintain expertise with the products, services, priorities and target markets to more effectively enable clients to uncover hidden cyber risks.
- Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.
You will report to the Underwriting Manager for the Cyber & Technology Group.
SHARE your talentWe're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
- Some underwriting or underwriting support experience, preferably within the Cyber and Technology insurance space.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
- Robust collaborative skills in a fast-paced team-centric environment.
- Robust interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to demonstrate critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time is anticipated.
- A Bachelor's degree is required.
- Continuing education or professional designations in insurance underwriting and information privacy including Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU), Certified Information Privacy Professional and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) are preferred but not required.
FIND your futureThe U.S. pay range for this position is USD $57,800 - $107,000. 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.
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 2026.
Associate Underwriter - Cyber Wholesale Atlanta, GA | USA
AXA XL provides cyber insurance and technology professional liability on an open brokerage basis to start-up firms all the way up to the Fortune 500. This class has been identified by AXA XL as an exciting growth area with excellent prospects for the successful underwriter to grow their profile and advance their career.
As digital threats grow more sophisticated, malicious, and hard to detect, our focus on innovation in providing tailored solutions to complex risks AXA XL has earned the reputation as a market leader. An increased dependence on technology brings increased vulnerabilities. Data breaches threaten the security of financial, customer, employee and other proprietary data, and, at any time, a cyber-attack can disrupt a company's operations.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Underwriter to join our Cyber - Wholesale underwriting team in a rapidly growing and dynamic segment. The individual will be responsible for servicing a renewal book and producing new business through exceptional underwriting practices throughout North America.
What you'll be doingWhat will your essential responsibilities include?
- Responsible for same day quote turnarounds including quoting 7 to 14 new business opportunities each day
- Assist in achieving profitable premium and rate goals, working with actuarial and claims and successfully delivering results consistent with financial plan.
- Collaborate across business units and functions to leverage existing resources to underwrite, manage and service a cyber and technology renewal book and produce new business in accordance with the Cyber underwriting unit goals.
- Exercise discretion and self-supported judgment in the analysis and evaluation of risk.
- Participate in roundtable discussions on risk assessment.
- Negotiate with producers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives.
- Build and enhance relationships with assigned brokers and clients to identify and establish new distribution relationships.
- Maintain expertise with the products, services, priorities and target markets to more effectively enable clients to uncover hidden cyber risks.
- Promote the company's expertise by participating in industry conferences and events.
- Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.
You will report to the Head of Wholesale.
What you will BRINGWe're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills and Abilities:- A bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Some Cyber and Technology underwriting experience or Underwriting experience in another area of expertise with a robust conceptual comprehension of data security, privacy, cyber and information risk.
- The ability to travel a minimum of 15% of the time is anticipated.
Desired Skills and Abilities:- Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
- Excellent collaborative skills in a fast-paced team-centric environment.
- Robust interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to demonstrate critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
Total RewardsAXA 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.
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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 be
