Head of Pricing, Large Commercial

This role is part of the Pricing & Analytics team supporting AXA XL’s Insurance Division. As the Head of Pricing, Americas Large Commercial, you will be responsible for driving market-leading pricing capabilities and support for all America’s Large Commercial products including US, Canada, and Bermuda. As the Head of Pricing, you will work closely with the Head of Pricing, Americas, the Large Commercial CUO and others to monitor profitability and help drive profitable underwriting decision making. What you’ll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Ensure all Large Commercial Americas lines of business have market-leading technical pricing and portfolio management capabilities through effective engagement with underwriting and collaboration with product pricing teams. Act as a key member and influencer on the Americas Large Commercial leadership team. Lead, develop and motivate high performing individuals throughout the broader Pricing & Analytics team in support of the Large Commercial Americas region. Ensure technical pricing is compliant with regulatory filings whilst incorporating proprietary pricing insights to drive underwriting decisions. Develop robust portfolio management capabilities to support business intelligence and management information, including core pricing metrics. Drive appropriate consistency in pricing and portfolio analysis across Americas Large Commercial whilst ensuring consistency across the broader AXA XL Insurance products. Influence the creation of the region’s business plan including communication of loss ratios, trends, and pricing metrics whilst considering local market conditions and regional strategy. Collaborate with Heads of Pricing for each Product to ensure regional needs are prioritized whilst balancing the need for global consistency and other priorities. Regularly communicate with product pricing teams to ensure knowledge of latest trends and changes. Engage with underwriting and pricing to solve complex problems through analytical solutions. Collaborate with the broader Pricing & Analytics teams, UW leadership, reserving, finance, regulatory and capital modelling. Support and encourage the usage of pricing models and metrics, delivering training of underwriters as necessary. You will report to Actuarial Leadership within AXA XL. What you will BRING We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Extensive non-life actuarial pricing experience, including experience in the large commercial space. Actuarial designation of ACAS required, FCAS preferred. Refined business acumen, demonstrating knowledge of market challenges and opportunities and implications of decisions. Leadership skills to work collaboratively with colleagues to build consensus. Impeccable written and verbal communications skills to gain buy-in to communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external clients. Resourceful and innovative – meeting challenges with new ideas and alternative solutions and leveraging the capabilities of AXA XL. Who WE are AXA 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.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 and 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. 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 Charter Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. 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 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. base salary range for this position is USD $166,400 – $250,000. 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 2026.