Job Description:
As an Underwriter I in the Political Risk and Credit Group in the Americas you will be part of one of AXA XL’s key Specialty Lines insurance businesses and a member of a market leading team recognized globally for its excellence in the industry. Your key tasks will include underwriting business within the agreed business plan and your individual authority; supporting the business planning and forecasting process; monitoring financial exposure within outlined limits; monitoring premium income; maintaining awareness of claims activity while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims; building and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients; supporting the design and structure of risks.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

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

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in business, economics, insurance, international affairs or related field preferred.
• Some to Moderate experience in the credit or political risk insurance business.
• Possesses technical knowledge and skills, including familiarity with key product and industry issues.
• Sound analytical, negotiation and sales/marketing skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Robust organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills combined with a robust work ethic.
• Ability to build and maintain robust insured and broker contacts.
• Ability to develop and understand business processes, strategy and planning.
• Aptitude to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation.
• Collaborative team player who provides creative suggestions and ideas for issue resolution

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?

• Exercising discretion and self-supported judgment in the analysis and evaluation of risk by reference to business strategy and risk appetite.
• Working collaboratively in a team environment, assisting underwriters, underwriting assistants and the management team.
• Analyzing performance of the regional portfolio as well as individual account performance and developing appropriate action to drive profitable growth based upon the analysis.
• Maintaining compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements
• Understanding the strategy and targets of AXA XL including financial measures.
• Assisting in the planning, developing and integrating of distribution & marketing plans to achieve top and bottom-line objectives.
• Developing robust business relationships with key industry groups, brokers and clients in the Americas.
• Promoting the company’s expertise by participating in industry conferences and events while regularly participating in client and broker meetings.
• Negotiating with brokers to win targeted business at the right price, while declining business that is not in line with strategy or pricing.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager.