Underwriting & Product Lead - US Media

Axis Capital Holdings-posted 3 days ago

$200,000 - $238,500/Yr

Full-time • Senior

Hybrid • New York, NY

Management of Companies and Enterprises

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Axis Capital's Cyber, Technology, and Media Practice is expanding its Media vertical within the U.S. market. We are seeking a US Media Underwriting & Product leader to drive the strategic growth of this segment across our $30 million GWP Small Business, Middle Market, and Risk Management portfolio. This role will report directly to the Global Media Product Leader. In close collaboration with the Global Media Product Leader, the US Lead will define and execute the strategic direction of the U.S. media product portfolio. This includes supporting day-to-day underwriting decisions, strengthening broker relationships, developing and leading a matrixed team of underwriters, all while owning the U.S. Media P&L.

Collaborate with the Global Media Product Lead to establish strategic direction for media products in the US, ensuring alignment with overall company goals
Oversee the US Media P&L including monthly forecasting and business planning to inform decision-making, ensure financial targets are achieved, and optimize profitability
Conduct thorough evaluations of media risk exposures using advanced analytical tools and methods to determine terms and conditions to drive profitable underwriting outcomes
Work with brokers, clients, and stakeholders to assess needs and deliver customized insurance solutions; regularly meet with key strategic brokers
Collaborate with product managers and actuarial teams to develop and refine media insurance policy endorsements, manuscript wordings, and pricing models
Monitor and analyze market trends, emerging media loss trends, and regulatory changes to inform underwriting decisions and establish go forward strategies
Mentor and educate cyber underwriting staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth while championing Axis values
Ensure all underwriting activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies and support underwriting audits when required
Partner with the global lead for media liability, delivering a unified underwriting approach, implementing go-to-market strategies, and monitoring the development of the underlying portfolio

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of five years of media liability underwriting and leadership experience
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and team management skills, as well as ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels
Proven ability to understand and manage financial performance, key performance indicators, and P&L management of similar scale and scope ($30 million gross written premium)
Success underwriting across small business, middle market, and risk management scale accounts
Strong business acumen as well as excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
Exposure to general cyber insurance products

Professional certifications CPCU, CISSP preferred, not required

Medical plans for you and your family
Health and wellness programs
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid vacation
Competitive target incentive compensation

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