Underwriter, Casualty

at  AXA XL

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

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and equivalent experience in the relevant class of business, possessing functional knowledge and skills reflective of a fully competent practitioner.
• Perform tasks according to established procedures, with some ability to exercise discretion.
• Marketing - Effectively plan for sales and business development. Integrating the use of various techniques, tools, and information to support profitable business growth over a defined period.
• Negotiation/Sales - Plan, structure and conduct negotiations with brokers and/or clients to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Analytical Skills - Visualize, gather information, articulate, analyze and solve complex problems in order to make key business decisions.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Build excellent interpersonal relationships with brokers, clients & colleagues with the intention of improving personal profile and reputation within AXA XL and the broader market.
• Strategy and Planning - Make underwriting decisions to fulfill business strategic plan and deliver results. Has knowledge of financial targets and levers in order to deliver on departmental business plan.
• Industry Knowledge - Understanding of the insurance industry and specific product portfolios to positively impact the underwriting business.

• Reviewing submissions including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports while conducting appropriate research to determine degree of risk for each account
• Calculating appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs inherent to the relevant sector, reinsurance cessions as well as the Underwriting and general administration costs while ensuring profitability.
• Proactively advising, assisting, servicing and following up with clients on insurance and risk management matters to ensure satisfaction and fulfillment of their insurance requirements.
• Effective relationship management to initiate opportunities for cross-selling offered products and ensuring account retention.
• Controlling timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards.
• In coordination with other internal teams, determining appropriate reinsurance for risk placements both on excess of loss and quota share basis.
• Maintaining awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims.
• Working collaboratively in a team environment, assisting underwriters, underwriting assistants and management team