Job Description:

(SENIOR) UNDERWRITING ASSISTANT PROPERTY

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Our Operations team is the operational center of our Benelux business, supporting our underwriting teams and external stakeholders such as brokers and clients, and continuously improving operational processes.
We are currently seeking an Underwriting Assistant for Property (incl. Energy Property & Construction) to join the Operations team, with responsibility for supporting the effective underwriting of our business lines. Our field of operation is across the Benelux, mainly in the Netherlands and Belgium.
You will report to the Team Lead for Property, Energy & Construction.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree, or some insurance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience in an underwriting support position, preferably from global program business
• IT literacy, Microsoft Office package literacy as a minimum (Word & Excel). Interest & or advanced knowledge in data analytics greatly appreciated (e.g. data processing, visualisation)
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English and Dutch. French appreciated.
• Proactive approach and desire to learn and grow
• Knowledge of insurance products, preferably Property
• Well-developed social skills, ability to communicate and network with people on all levels
• Attention to detail and system entering

DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, prioritization and time management skills with accurate results
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, responsive to underwriters, brokers, bureaus, and fronting partners in a respectful timely manner
• Strong dealing with ambiguity and cope with uncertainty skills, able to navigate in a complex environment
• A team player, able to work independently, with an open mind and with an ambition to grow in this position

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 will your essential responsibilities include?

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, brokers and other external parties (e.g. co-insurers, co-reinsurers, AXA XL’s worldwide network partners) for the administration and follow-up of our domestic and international business
• Work in tandem with underwriters to ensure insurance solutions are correctly administered into our systems
• Actively participate in improving the way we operate (e.g. continuous improvement of our processes, provide structured feedback to guide central team on how to improve our technology)
• Verification of prepared policy documents, invoices, premium and maintain data and systems updated
• Provide clear feedback and reporting to clients/brokers/internal partners regarding the status of insurance contracts (e.g. issuance, booking, outstanding premiums, instructions towards network partners)
• Monitoring of the premium flows with clients, broker, co-insurers and reinsurers