Team Lead

AXA SA$87K — $124K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree or equivalent experience with advanced insurance study preferred
  • Five years' experience in P&C insurance business
  • Relevant experience in Commercial P&C Insurance (Automobile, General Liability, Workers Compensation)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Proactive leader with strong time management and organizational skills
  • Manages multiple priorities independently with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Provides clear day-to-day direction to staff
  • Oversees development, training, and cross-training of employees
  • Supports performance evaluations and coaching to staff
  • Establishes unit and individual goals in collaboration with leadership
  • Assists in interviewing and hiring new employees
  • Accountable for adherence to established workflows and internal procedures
  • Maintains open communication with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Competitive retirement savings plan
  • Personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve with employees
  • Opportunities for professional development and learning
  • Access to volunteering and charitable giving programs
Full Job Description
Team Lead, Underwriting Operations - Primary Casualty

We are seeking a Team Lead with strong technical expertise in Primary Casualty supporting Commercial Automobile, General Liability and Workers Compensation and proven leadership capabilities. This role is responsible for managing a team of underwriting support staff (up to 8 members) and driving consistent, high-quality service delivery.

The Team Lead will ensure clarity and adherence to internal processes and procedures, identify and implement efficiency opportunities, and maintain strong alignment with underwriting partners. This role is accountable for achieving service delivery standards across timeliness, productivity, and quality, while also contributing directly to accounting support as needed.

What you'll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?
  • Provides clear day-to-day direction to staff.
  • Oversees development, training, and cross training of employees.
  • Supports performance evaluations, including compensation recommendations, and provides coaching to staff.
  • Establishes unit and individual goals in concert with Operations Leadership.
  • Assist in interviewing and hiring new employees for the department.
  • Accountable for adherence to established workflows and internal procedures.
  • Delivers work in line with defined service standards, including ownership of a book of business where applicable.
  • Track and report weekly/monthly production.
  • Keeps Department Management informed of status and progress in the unit.
  • Plans and prioritizes work to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
  • Ensures compliance and timely action plans for internal and external audit and peer review findings.
  • Maintains open communication with internal and external stakeholders to foster strong partnerships.
  • Adapts effectively to changes in processes, priorities, and operating environment.
  • Attends meetings on behalf of leadership and communicates outcomes, issues, and action items.


You will report to the Sr. Operations Lead of Large Commercial Casualty.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
  • College degree or equivalent experience with advanced insurance study preferred.
  • Five years' experience in P&C insurance business.
  • Relevant experience in Commercial P&C Insurance (Commercial Automobile, General Liability and Workers Compensation) with strong rating, coding, and underwriting support skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Proactive leader with strong time management, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Manages multiple priorities independently with minimal supervision.


Total Rewards

AXA 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.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

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 bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
  • Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
  • Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
  • AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.


For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 87,200 - 124,000.

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.pdf.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at AXA SA

More Finance & Insurance Jobs

Find similar Team Lead jobs: