Automatic Facility Underwriter

AXA SA$91K — $123K *
Exton, PA 19341In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of underwriting experience, specifically in Property and Inland Marine lines
  • Exposure to commercial property insurance is preferred
  • Reinsurance experience is an advantage
  • Understanding of underwriting structures and pricing methodologies
  • Familiar with insurance policy language and contract wording
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and produce automatic property and inland marine agreements
  • Maintain and grow client and broker relationships
  • Participate in the facultative audit process
  • Manage travel and entertainment expenditures with the Division Manager
  • Collaborate on annual personal and professional development plans
  • Assist in training and onboarding new hires
  • Establish pricing and terms for automatic property facultative business
  • Ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines and audit requirements
  • Provide top-quality service to brokers and cedants
  • Engage in strategic planning for business development activities
  • Contribute to team performance and operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • Competitive retirement savings plan
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Wide range of professional development opportunities
  • Focus on fostering employee physical, mental, and financial health.
Full Job Description
Facility Underwriter - Automatic Property Facultative Reinsurance

USA

The Reinsurance Underwriter will, under direction of assigned manager and in accordance with established Facultative Property procedures, underwrite new and renewal commercial Automatic Property Reinsurance Facility business, be a visible presence in the marketplace by representing our company at industry marketing events, develop new and existing client relationships to help increase our market share, be dedicated to maximizing the efficiency of the group, maintaining morale, and providing quality service to internal and external customers.

What you'll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?
  • Responsible for underwriting and production of automatic property and inland marine agreements
  • Maintain client/broker contacts and relationships as appropriate
  • Contribute to hybrid facultative audit process as appropriate
  • Manage T&E expenditures as appropriate in coordination with Division Manager
  • Contribute to and develop annual personal P&D plan in coordination with Property Fac leadership team
  • Contribute to risk division training and new hire onboarding as appropriate
  • Underwrite terms and conditions and establish pricing for new and renewal automatic property facultative business by gathering, reviewing, and analyzing account information.
  • Achieve consistent satisfactory internal/external audit results by adhering to underwriting guidelines, regulatory and rating guidelines.
  • Effectively communicate with underwriting, actuarial, legal, underwriting service department and claims staff to ensure profitability of accounts.
  • Maintain and service a book of business by analyzing especial acceptance requests, participating in large loss and customer account team meetings, audits and provide top quality customer service to brokers and cedants.
  • Participate in the strategic planning and implementation of business development activities including but not limited to identification of key brokers and markets; participation in marketing to external brokers and cedants, which includes activities and events; completion and implementation of action plans from marketing activities; and accompany other underwriters on broker/client visits as needed.
  • Work effectively in a team setting; contribute to the creation and sustaining of a high-performance team by embracing and understanding team and unit goals
  • Contribute to and implement actions to improve performance and efficiency

You will report to Property Automatic Facultative Division Manager.

What you will BRING

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Underwriting experience, preferably in Property and Inland Marine lines.
  • Exposure to the insurance industry, with commercial property insurance experience preferred.
  • Reinsurance experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of underwriting structures, rating methodologies, and policy rating systems.
  • Familiarity with insurance policy language and contract wording.
  • Mathematical and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business systems.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Problem-solving abilities and the capacity to apply analytical and quantitative thinking.
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative approach and commitment to quality and excellence.
  • Data entry and information management skills with a focus on accuracy

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 91,000 - 123,000.

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. 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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