Senior Underwriter - London Wholesale Casualty, UK & Ireland

The UK & Ireland Wholesale Casualty is a team of 6 experienced London Market Underwriters with a reputation as a market of choice in the UK&I wholesale space. The portfolio consists of Employer’s Liability, Public / Products / Pollution Liability and Contractors’ All Risks / mobile plant and equipment. Appetite is broad and includes contractors, construction, general engineering and manufacturing, life science and products liability driven business written across both Lloyds & Company platforms. Our expertise encompasses Delegated Authority, Facility & Open Market 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.

• 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 centre; contributing to overall strategy and financial planning.
• Collaborating with colleagues from wider AXA XL, cross selling where appropriate.

You will report to the Head of London Wholesale Casualty, UK & Ireland.

Qualifications

• A technical underwriting background in Wholesale Casualty.
• 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 well solo, as well as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collegiate behaviour.
• Inquisitive, innovative mindset, with the imagination to develop new products or find solutions for emerging risks.
• Commercially astute.

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.

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.