Regional Engineering Leader Atlanta at XL Group
Atlanta, GA 30301
About the Job
DescriptionRegional Engineering LeaderAtlanta, GA | USAIn a world ever more complex and unpredictable, large and corporate companies need an acute partner to improve their risk profile. AXA XL Risk Consulting is a division of AXA XL Insurance and supports:
• Underwriters, in the assessment of the risks AXA XL is insuring; and
• Clients, in the identification, evaluation, anticipation, and prevention of their risks.Leveraging quality of our engineering expertise and our long-standing experience across multiple industry sectors, we have an ambition to develop innovative and new risk engineering approaches, dedicated risk modelling tools across multiple risk domains, and proprietary platforms and IT solutions for our clients. We serve all type of mid-market and corporate businesses, whether they are insured or not insured by AXA XL.AXA XL Risk Consulting, relying on its international network of more than 300 risk consultants, located in more than 25 countries, speaking more than 20 languages, today serves globally more than 2,000 clients from various industry sectors.This position will provide consulting services for property and natural hazards in the Southeastern US primarily in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South and North Carolina and Virginia. The position requires application of an outstanding technical background and practical experience to identify and mitigate property/casualty and Nat Cat risk exposures for a broad range of project types and customers.DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include?
• Delivering and ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering services and account management for assigned producing offices’ accounts (bundled and unbundled) on a timely basis.
• Providing high quality technical engineering information and analysis on a timely basis to assigned producing offices’ underwriters empowering them to make decisions that result in profitable growth.
• Developing and executing a sales and marketing strategy, including cross-selling to targeted unbundled accounts, relationship development and management of existing and prospective accounts.
• Managing and monitoring the portfolio of assigned accounts, determining their cost-effectiveness and profitability and recommending adjustments to optimize resources and profitability.
• Allocating work to the Account Consultant and Field Team members based on availability and skill set.
• Resolving conflicts in priorities with underwriting management.
• Managing the performance of field engineering organization in their region.
• Doing a small amount of account and field engineering work to stay grounded and develop relationships with key accounts.
• Directly managing a team of five to eight Account Consultants and six to ten Risk Consultants. You will report to the Americas Head of Risk Consulting. QualificationsSHARE your talentWe’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:Required Skills and Abilities:
• Outstanding management and leadership skills and proven track record of building effective teams.
• Keen written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven process optimization and development abilities.
• Outstanding customer relationship building and sales experience.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Outstanding property loss prevention technical knowledge base.
• Understanding of underwriting processes and data needs. FIND 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 $144,500 - $216,500. 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 Field: Management And Business SupportJob Type: StandardSchedule: Full-time
• Underwriters, in the assessment of the risks AXA XL is insuring; and
• Clients, in the identification, evaluation, anticipation, and prevention of their risks.Leveraging quality of our engineering expertise and our long-standing experience across multiple industry sectors, we have an ambition to develop innovative and new risk engineering approaches, dedicated risk modelling tools across multiple risk domains, and proprietary platforms and IT solutions for our clients. We serve all type of mid-market and corporate businesses, whether they are insured or not insured by AXA XL.AXA XL Risk Consulting, relying on its international network of more than 300 risk consultants, located in more than 25 countries, speaking more than 20 languages, today serves globally more than 2,000 clients from various industry sectors.This position will provide consulting services for property and natural hazards in the Southeastern US primarily in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South and North Carolina and Virginia. The position requires application of an outstanding technical background and practical experience to identify and mitigate property/casualty and Nat Cat risk exposures for a broad range of project types and customers.DISCOVER your opportunity What will your essential responsibilities include?
• Delivering and ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering services and account management for assigned producing offices’ accounts (bundled and unbundled) on a timely basis.
• Providing high quality technical engineering information and analysis on a timely basis to assigned producing offices’ underwriters empowering them to make decisions that result in profitable growth.
• Developing and executing a sales and marketing strategy, including cross-selling to targeted unbundled accounts, relationship development and management of existing and prospective accounts.
• Managing and monitoring the portfolio of assigned accounts, determining their cost-effectiveness and profitability and recommending adjustments to optimize resources and profitability.
• Allocating work to the Account Consultant and Field Team members based on availability and skill set.
• Resolving conflicts in priorities with underwriting management.
• Managing the performance of field engineering organization in their region.
• Doing a small amount of account and field engineering work to stay grounded and develop relationships with key accounts.
• Directly managing a team of five to eight Account Consultants and six to ten Risk Consultants. You will report to the Americas Head of Risk Consulting. QualificationsSHARE your talentWe’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:Required Skills and Abilities:
• Outstanding management and leadership skills and proven track record of building effective teams.
• Keen written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven process optimization and development abilities.
• Outstanding customer relationship building and sales experience.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Outstanding property loss prevention technical knowledge base.
• Understanding of underwriting processes and data needs. FIND 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 $144,500 - $216,500. 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 Field: Management And Business SupportJob Type: StandardSchedule: Full-time
