Manager of Cyber & Technology Underwriting - West
Company: AXA Group
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Head of Cyber - West Los Angeles, CA I San Francisco, CA I
USAAXA XL provides cyber insurance and technology professional
liability on an open brokerage basis to start-up firms all the way
up to the Fortune 500.
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity
below, as well as required skills.
This class has been identified by AXA XL as an exciting growth area
with excellent prospects for the successful underwriter to grow
their profile and advance their career.As digital threats grow more
sophisticated, malicious, and hard to detect, our focus on
innovation in providing tailored solutions to complex risks AXA XL
has earned the reputation as a market leader.
An increased dependence on technology brings increased
vulnerabilities.
Data breaches threaten the security of financial, customer,
employee, and other proprietary data, and, at any time, a
cyber-attack can disrupt a company's operations.We have an exciting
opportunity -to lead the Region's established underwriting team for
one of the top growth areas for all of AXA XL.
The individual will be responsible for the region's strategy,
growth, and overall impact to the America's Region Chief
Underwriting Office. - You will lead the Regional Underwriting
team, servicing a large renewal book and be responsible for
producing new business through exceptional underwriting practices.
- You will represent yourself as a true Cyber leader, internally
and externally, based on your extensive and unique knowledge and
experience. - DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential
responsibilities include?Responsible for owning the strategy for
profitable growth with new business and renewal business within
(and possibly outside of) assigned territory to achieve profitable
premium and rate goals, working with actuarial and claims, and
successfully delivering results consistent with financial plan.
Closely collaborate with the leadership team to develop products to
drive Cyber growth. - Provide input on the marketing strategy and
partnership opportunities.
Create and execute the annual business plan and strategy, ensuring
consistency with agreed risk appetites.
Responsible for underwriting profit and loss within the function,
including revenue management on a gross and net level, and expense
management.
Ensure that appropriate underwriting governance is maintained
through policies, procedures, reviews, audits, and training.
Promote the professional growth of a diverse and engaged
underwriting community, while planning effectively to maintain the
organization's business continuity goals.Manage underwriting teams
to ensure operational efficiency around production and hit ratio
reporting, retention ratios, production planning and tactical
actions expected related to the established plans.Underwrite,
manage, and service a cyber and technology renewal book and produce
new business in accordance with business unit goals.Exercise
discretion and independent judgment in the analysis and evaluation
of risk.Participate in roundtable discussions on risk
assessment.Negotiate with producers within the limits of delegated
authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards
to achieve profit objectives.Maintain and generate new
relationships with assigned brokers and clients to identify and
establish new distribution relationships.Maintain expertise with
the products, services, priorities, and target markets to more
effectively enable clients to uncover hidden cyber risks.Promote
the company's expertise by participating in industry conferences
and events while regularly conducting and taking leadership roles
in client and broker meetings to educate on evolving cyber
risk.Embody the AXA XL culture and act as a role model for all
colleagues, irrespective of organizational alignment.This role
reports to the Head of Cyber, US.SHARE your talentWe're looking for
someone who has these abilities and skills:Required Skills and
Abilities:Extensive Cyber and Technology Underwriting/Managerial
experience with an outstanding conceptual comprehension of data
security, privacy, cyber and information risk.Must reside in the
West Region of the US.Ability to lead a team that will deliver the
most efficient and best possible customer experience.Proven
business acumen to engage colleagues in how the needs of our
customers are met through our vision, strategy, and operational
plans. - A leader who anticipates customer and market trends in
order to position AXA XL as a responsible and innovative "market
shaper" and Thought Leader in the industry.Consistently pursue
opportunities to differentiate AXA XL in the industry through our
offerings and how we conduct business.Ability to energize a team
through a compelling vision of the business and for the future.A
proven bold decision maker who can drive results in uncertain
environments.An engaged leader who proactively challenges the
status quo to create momentum and action for change.Exceptional
organizational and time management skills with the ability to
perform accurate mathematical calculations.Outstanding
collaborative skills in a fast-paced team-centric
environment.Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, written and
verbal communication skills.The ability to demonstrate critical
thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.The ability
to travel a minimum of 15% of the time is anticipated.A bachelor's
degree is required.Continuing education or professional
designations in insurance underwriting and information privacyFIND
your futureAXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA,
is known for solving complex risks.
For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational
individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.How?
By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform,
data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an
agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client
service across all our lines of business property, casualty,
professional, financial lines and specialty.With an innovative and
flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move
the world forward.Learn more at axaxl.comInclusion & DiversityAXA
XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider
applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity
and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other
protected characteristic. -At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive
culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are
critical to our success.
That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop,
advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create
an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to
work and can reach their highest potential.
It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward
and succeed.Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender,
LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20
Chapters around the globe Robust support for Flexible Working
Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the
Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance
CharterLearn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. -
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.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.
pay range for this position is USD 211,000 - 260,000.
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.
-Wealsobelieve 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 aboutAXA XL's benefits offerings,
please visit US-Benefits-at-a-Glance_2023_US.pdf
(myaxaxlbenefits.com).Job SummaryJob number: 11003056D20240104Date
posted : 2024-03-05Profession: Operational ExcellenceEmployment
type: STANDARD
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