This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.
At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
How does this role contribute to our collective success?
This role is pivotal in managing and steering AXIS Capital’s global Marine reinsurance portfolio. Through strategic leadership, operational management, and relationship building, the Head of Marine Reinsurance ensures portfolio alignment with AXIS Re’s risk and profitability objectives, positioning AXIS as a thought leader in the industry and strengthening our relationships with brokers and cedents.
What will you do in this role?
- Lead a global team of underwriters based in London and New York.
- Define goals and objectives for respective reinsurance teams and team members consistent with overall reinsurance and Axis Re objectives; create conditions necessary for their implementation and monitor and report on performance.
- Day to day management of Marine Re team, taking active role in people development, ensuring effective control over all activities within area of responsibility and ensuring own and team compliance with Axis Re guidelines.
- As a member of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the development and delivery of overall objectives and communicate important information on a regular basis.
- Define the Marine Re global strategy and develop an implementation plan to be reviewed on a regular basis ensuring active portfolio steering on a real time basis.
- Engage in originating business and establishing and maintaining strong relationship with brokers and cedent.
- Ensure diligent day to day monitoring of existing book of business, raising issues and concerns when they arise and provide recommendations for actions where necessary
- Ensure an active dialog between the underwriters and actuaries in the pricing and modelling of treaty programs and the provision of accurate underwriting assessments, exposures, structure descriptions, and loss information.
- Ensure that the portfolio develops according to defined risk matrix.
- Assure delivery of management information on financial performance according to the requirement of Axis Re and Group as well as on material developments in the respective reinsurance portfolio on a monthly and quarterly basis and as needed.
- Represent AXIS Re at industry conventions, be a market thought leader and participate in speaking engagements.
You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities, and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.
About You:
We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.
What you need to have:
- Extensive experience in the Marine insurance and reinsurance markets (15-20 years), including at least 5 years in reinsurance underwriting.
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a team, develop talent, and foster teamwork.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.Strong communication skills.
- Strong track record in underwriting and achieving results.
- International perspective and deep knowledge of global specialty markets.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and modeling.
- Established external network, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across products and regions.
Role Factors:
In this role, you will typically be required to:
Travel internationally when required
Be in the office 3 days per week.
What we offer:
You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you andyour family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.
