Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. London, UK. This is a dynamic and interesting area for underwriting, which will require an agile mindset, balancing a portfolio approach with the fundamentals of underwriting – whilst maintaining a keen eye on profitability. The right candidate will be able to draw upon a solid background of technical underwriting in Property and Delegated lines of business. It will be important to be visible and approachable to brokers and coverholders alike. Effective verbal and written communication skills, along with collaborative behaviour will be essential to the role. This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity regime.

What you’ll be doing

This is an exciting role for someone who wants to be part of a greener, more sustainable future, who can marry technical knowledge with adaptive underwriting whilst still delivering profit. What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Underwrite, manage and service a renewal book and produce new business in accordance with business unit goals.
• Negotiate with producers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives.
• Promote the company's expertise by participating in industry conferences and events while regularly conducting and taking leadership roles in client and broker meetings to educate on risk.
• Support the business planning and forecasting process; monitor financial exposure within outlined limits; monitor premium income to ensure it remains within set limits.
• Maintain awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims.
• Underwriting within Group rules & guidelines.
• Effective engagement with brokers, ensuring relationship growth and a good flow of new business.
• Accountability for underwriting results of the cost center; contributing to overall strategy and financial planning.
• Collaborating with colleagues from wider [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] group, cross selling where appropriate.

You will be reporting into the Underwriting Manager for LWSP DUA NA.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A technical underwriting background in preferably both North American Property and Delegated authorities.
• Analytical Skills - Visualize, gather information, articulate, analyze and solve complex problems.
• Industry Knowledge - Understanding of the insurance industry and specific product portfolios to positively impact the underwriting business.
• Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collegiate behavior.
• Inquisitive, innovative mindset, with the imagination to develop new products or find solutions for emerging risks.
• Commercially astute.

What we offer

Inclusion - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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.

• 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 axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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, Addressing climate change, Integrating ESG, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Hearts in Action.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.

Who we are

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], the P&C and specialty risk division of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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.