Head of Alternative Risk Transfer

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AXA XL offers property, casualty, financial lines and specialty insurance and reinsurance solutions for mid‑size companies through to large multinationals globally. We blend underwriting discipline, analytic excellence, and a strong market focus to create stellar partnerships with clients and brokers.

Our ambition is to unlock a more sustainable and prosperous tomorrow by helping businesses navigate the world’s risks. In the Americas, we’ll live up to that ambition by delivering value far beyond the insurance policies we provide. We’re confronting our clients’ risk management difficulties by finding solutions that further their strategic goals and help them build more sustainable, thriving businesses.

As the Head of Alternative Risk Transfer (ART), Americas, you will embody these values, lead the Americas ART unit, be responsible for developing and executing on the Americas strategy for this product. This role has full P&L responsibility and reports directly to the CUO Specialty, Americas. This is a new role created to develop further AXA XL’s successful Alternative Risk Transfer solutions in the Americas region.

The Head of ART will oversee underwriting activities, driving strategic initiatives, managing underwriting performance, and fostering a culture of excellence within the unit. The ideal candidate will possess deep understanding of ART (e.g., captive fronting, multi‑year multiline stop loss, structured reinsurance solutions), outstanding leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of driving underwriting performance in dynamic and motivated markets.

What you’ll be doing

Strategic Leadership & Profit & Loss

• Define and execute the strategic direction for the ART unit within Large Commercial.
• Own budgeting, profitability targets, pricing strategy, and portfolio.
• Manage renewals of the existing policies and origination and underwriting of new business.

Growth, Market Expansion & Channel Management

Talent Development & Organizational Health

Stakeholder Engagement & External Representation

Operations & Continuous Improvement

Change Management & Future Readiness

You will report to the Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty, Americas.

What you’ll bring

Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution.

Who we are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid‑size 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 https : / / axaxl.com.

What we offer

Inclusion

AXA 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 enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

Learn more at https : / / axaxl.com / about-us / inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

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 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

For more information, see https : / / axaxl.com / sustainability.

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 225,000 – 275,000. 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. We also believe 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 about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.

Seniority level : Not Applicable

Employment type : Full‑time

Job function : Finance and Sales

Industries : Insurance

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