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Sr. Underwriter, Large Accounts - Cyber & Technology

Axis Capital
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Aug 06, 2025

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.

Large Accounts Underwriter (Central), GCT

Key Roles & Responsibilities
  • Leadership: Lead the Central Zone for Large Accounts, which consists of clients with $2B+ revenues. Develop strong relationships with key distribution partners while representing the AXIS brand, and deliver on strategic direction ensuring alignment with company goals.

  • Risk Assessment: Ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessment of cyber and technology risk exposures for clients with $2B+ revenues, utilizing advanced analytical tools and methodologies and making determinations of terms & conditions.

  • Market Analysis: Monitor and analyze market trends, emerging cyber threats, and regulatory changes to inform underwriting decisions and go-forward strategies.

  • Client Engagement: Collaborate with brokers, clients, and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide tailored cyber insurance solutions. Meet frequently with key GCT strategic brokers.

  • Portfolio Management: Closely manage and monitor personal book of business, ensuring financial targets are met and implementing strategies to optimize profitability.

  • Training & Development: Be a self-motivator for ongoing technical development, foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, and be a "culture champion" for AXIS values.

  • Compliance: Ensure all underwriting activities comply with regulatory requirements and company policies, and support underwriting audits when required.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Large Accounts North America, Large Accounts team, and global AXIS GCT colleagues, delivering on a unified approach to underwriting, go-to-market strategy, and monitoring of underlying book performance.

  • Product Innovation: In collaboration with the underwriting team and AXIS product manager, develop and refine cyber insurance policy language and endorsements through understanding of market trends and potential ways to differentiate AXIS.

Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three (3) years Cyber/Technology E&O underwriting experience in the Large Accounts segment (clients with $2B+ revenues).

  • Demonstrated leadership, organizational skills, and ability to innovate and collaborate with teammates.

  • Proven ability to understand and manage financial performance and relevant KPIs, including ability to manage a profitable book of business.

  • Strong business acumen as well as excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

  • In-depth knowledge of cyber risk, insurance products, and market dynamics.

  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal, regulatory, and privacy laws and standards including PCI/DSS, GDPR, GLBA, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, BIPA.

  • Professional certifications (e.g., CPCU, CISSP, CompTIA Security+) preferred, but not required.

  • Ability to travel domestically in support of GCT objectives and necessary broker/client meetings.

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