Global Underwriting Manager - Liability

Multiple Locations

AXA XL underwrites casualty insurance coverage to companies of all sizes. Born as a solution over 30 years ago to a global problem, this is a longstanding and core product line of AXA XL with excellent prospects for the Global Underwriting Manager to increase their profile and advance their career.

The Global Underwriting Manager will be part of Global Casualty Underwriting office providing AXA XL the ability to deploy Global Product Strategy and associated frameworks and controls.

As client's' casualty exposures become more sophisticated, new emerging risks present and inflationary legal trends persist, the role of the Global Casualty Underwriting Manager will be critical to driving underwriting excellence across our casualty products and supporting the development of tailored solutions to address their complex risks, validating AXA XL's reputation as a market leader.

What you'll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Support the GCUO with development and review of Insurance contract wordings, in conjunction with Legal and Wordings
• Lead Underwriting Reviews to identify trends withing portfolios that require remediation Co-ordination and collaboration with the network to ensure that action points are addressed within stipulated timeframes
• Engage with Governance, AXA XL Risk Management and AXA Group Underwriting Office
• Co-ordination of training material and support the overall successful delivery of training strategy.
• Using lessons learnt to drive improvements.
• Deployment of Global Casualty Product strategy and associated frameworks and controls
• Issue Global Product Standards that set overall product risk appetite as well as the strategy for the formation of Rules and Guidelines to drive technical excellence
• Provide representation and support to several Business Units

• Support Energy Transition strategy, analytics, reporting and sustainability initiatives aligned with AXA's 3-year plan
• Assist in portfolio management, reinsurance structures and profitability insights
• Cascade of Underwriting Authority, as pre-agreed between CUO and BU CUO along with any required ongoing administration
• Stewardship of Delegated UW arrangements

Reports to: Global Chief Underwriting Officer (GCUO) - General Liability

What you'll bring

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proven and established US Casualty underwriting experience
• Construction and Energy background preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is desirable and experience of global insurance
• Continuing education or professional designations in insurance underwriting including Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) / Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII) are preferred but not required
• Act independently, think in global terms and demonstrate excellent business acumen
• Impressive Collaborator: Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Provide guidance and seek input from others as needed to achieve the best result possible. Capable of working and collaborating with a virtual team, across multiple diverse geographies and cultures.
• Use judgment to identify and solve day to day problems in straightforward situations
• Impressive interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal
• communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret data appropriately and identify trends in order to direct/engage with others as needed
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time is anticipated on a global basis

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 132,200 - 257,100

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.