Job Description - Underwriter - International Wholesale Liability
Job Number: 11006073D20241023
Location: London
A market leader in Lloyd’s, this long-established and growing London-based team forms part of the London Wholesale Casualty business unit and underwrites general liability risks for a vast array of businesses around the world. The portfolio includes risks via the open market and via facilities and delegated authority arrangements, ranging from railways in Australia to ski resorts in Canada to chemical plants in South America and to hotels in the Caribbean. Every day is different and presents new challenges, and we strive to find tailored solutions for our insureds that protect their businesses for the long-term.
What will your essential responsibilities include?
1. 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.
2. Calculating appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs inherent to the International Wholesale Liability sector, reinsurance cessions as well as the Underwriting and general administration costs while ensuring profitability.
3. Proactively advising, assisting, servicing, and following up with clients on insurance and risk management matters to ensure satisfaction and fulfillment of their insurance requirements.
4. Effective relationship management to initiate opportunities for cross-selling offered products and ensuring account retention.
5. Controlling timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards.
6. In coordination with other internal teams, determining appropriate reinsurance for risk placements both on excess of loss and quota share basis.
7. Reviewing loss control reports and managing policy endorsement requests to process any necessary changes to the policy.
8. Supporting the business planning and forecasting process; monitoring financial exposure within outlined limits; monitoring premium income to ensure it remains within set limits.
9. Maintaining awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims.
You will report to the Underwriting Manager
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
1. Proven experience of underwriting with demonstrable track record of writing a profitable portfolio within the line of business.
2. Good industry knowledge and awareness of factors affecting this market.
3. Excellent customer service skills, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrable analytical, negotiation and sales skills.
AXA XL Overview
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.
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.
Sustainability Commitment
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called 'Roots of resilience', focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Location
GB-GB-London
Work Locations
GB London 20 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BG
Schedule
Full-time
Job Type
Standard
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.
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