Discover your opportunity: This opportunity is within the US Casualty Team within the London Wholesale Casualty unit. The US Casualty team writes predominantly open market Insureds that are generally the Fortune 1000 companies. Insureds are domiciled in the US, and the account is split among Global Fortune (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mining, Chemical, OLT), Commercial Construction, Rail (Passenger and Freight), Life Science, and Trucking. The team is led by Glen Secular and consists of 3 additional Underwriters and an Assistant Underwriter. At this level, the role holder supports all aspects of the underwriting operations within the central region in accordance with corporate and divisional guidelines. This includes but is not limited to portfolio profitability, account pricing, portfolio rate change, renewal retention, marketing, new business production, development of staff, and broker and client management. The role holder must possess technical expertise and may personally handle the more complex risks within the territory. Further, the role holder will act as a senior contact for insureds and brokers in the assigned geographic territory, ensuring strategic growth and development of the business in line with company objectives while retaining Clients. The role holder is required to maintain visibility in the community, thereby reinforcing AXA XL’s brand. Travel to accomplish this objective is required. The role holder will support AXA XL’s cross-sell objectives by understanding capabilities across other lines of business and maintaining open communication with colleagues in other departments. This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity regime. Discover your opportunity Joining AXA XL as an experienced Underwriter, you will work with a wide range of clients to provide an innovative and bespoke underwriting service. Each risk we consider is unique, which means our clients and Brokers should enjoy a best practice, market-leading experience with us. In your underwriting role, you will be responsible for writing new and renewal business for an allocated range of clients across the book, working with Brokers and direct clients, in support of the profitable growth of the book. The role includes providing innovative pricing and policy wordings, supporting any claims within your client base, and monitoring exposure levels with the respective Actuarial and Claims teams. What will your essential responsibilities include? Review submissions including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports while conducting appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account. Calculate appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs inherent to the sector, reinsurance cessions, as well as Underwriting and general administration costs while ensuring profitability. Proactively advise, assist, service, and follow 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. Control timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards. Underwrite business within the agreed business plan and individual authority. Support the design and structure of risks. Support departmental strategy and achieving P&L metrics. Impart knowledge of underwriting principles, procedures, and controls to team members. Maintain visibility in the market by marketing to insureds and brokers. Review loss control reports and manage policy endorsement requests to process necessary changes to the policy. 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. Work collaboratively in a team environment, assisting underwriters, underwriting assistants, and the management team. You will report to Head of US Casualty. Share your talent We’re looking for someone with these abilities and skills: Proven experience of underwriting, with a track record of profitable underwriting in this line of business. Good industry knowledge and awareness of factors affecting this market. Excellent customer service skills, including written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrable analytical, negotiation, and sales skills. Experience in policy development and broker management in the respective line(s) of business. Knowledge of functionality of systems, including technical skills with Microsoft Office and other relevant systems. Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation. Excellent interpersonal, communication, including active listening, networking, marketing, and collaboration skills, evidencing public speaking and presentation experience. Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, producers, and brokers. Demonstrated time management skills; and an ability to multitask. Find your future AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals, and 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. Inclusion & Diversity 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. An inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. Sustainability 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. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: Committed to protecting and restoring nature and increasing biodiversity awareness. Addressing climate change: Developing insurance products and services, and advancing thought leadership in societal-led solutions. Integrating ESG: Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices. AXA Hearts in Action: Volunteering and charitable giving programs to support causes that matter to our colleagues. For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability