Head of Media Liability - North AmericaNew York, Los Angeles, Alpharetta Job DescriptionAxis Capital's Cyber, Technology, and Media Practice is expanding its Media vertical within the North American market. We are seeking a Head of Media Liability for North America to drive the strategic growth of this segment across Small Business, Middle Market, and Risk Management portfolio.
Reporting to the Head of Cyber, North America, this role will have responsibility for the U.S. Media portfolio, including P&L performance, technical underwriting, portfolio strategy, distribution, product development, and talent.
We are seeking an accomplished Media underwriting leader with deep technical expertise, strong commercial acumen, and the market relationships to build and grow a profitable specialty business.
Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will be a highly accomplished, hands-on Media Liability underwriting leader with deep expertise across Media E&O, Cyber, and Technology E&O. They will bring a strong track record of underwriting and growing profitable portfolios across traditional media, film and television, advertising, and specialized production risks.
The successful candidate will combine technical underwriting expertise with strong commercial leadership, including P&L and portfolio management, business planning, product development, and experience across Small Business, Middle Market, and Large Account segments.
They will bring established wholesale and retail broker relationships, strong executive presence, and market credibility, with the ability to influence across a complex organization. This leader will help shape and execute the Media Liability growth strategy while remaining close to key underwriting decisions, distribution partners, and the development of underwriting talent.
Work ProfileThis role offers a 3-day hybrid work environment based in New York Metro, Alpharetta, or Los Angeles. This position also requires regular travel to meet with brokers and clients face-to-face and attend industry and company events.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:- Own the strategy, P&L, and overall performance of the U.S. Media portfolio
- Provide technical underwriting leadership across complex and strategic Media risks
- Develop and deepen relationships with key wholesale and retail brokers and clients
- Lead portfolio strategy across pricing, appetite, capacity, coverage, and risk selection
- Drive product development and innovation in partnership with Product, Actuarial, Claims, and other key stakeholders
- Monitor emerging exposures, loss trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments to inform underwriting and growth strategy
- Lead, coach, and develop underwriting talent while expanding Media expertise across the broader Cyber organization
- Represent Axis in the marketplace and strengthen the visibility and positioning of the Media franchise
Candidate Profile- Deep Media Liability underwriting expertise with a strong understanding of Cyber and Technology E&O exposures
- Deep expertise across the Media E&O landscape, including traditional media, film and television production, and specialized advertising and production wrap solutions
- Demonstrated experience underwriting across Small Business, Middle Market, and Risk Management/Large Account segments
- Proven P&L, portfolio management, and business planning capabilities
- Established relationships across wholesale and retail distribution
- Strong business acumen, technical underwriting judgment, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to influence within a complex, matrixed organization
- Strong executive presence and credibility with brokers, clients, and senior stakeholders
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of five years of Media Liability underwriting experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
- Working knowledge of Cyber and Technology E&O insurance
- CPCU, CISSP, or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required
- Ability to travel domestically in support of business objectives
For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of USD $200,000 to USD $238,500. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of various factors. In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more. Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. 
