Underwriter I - Regional P&C, Retail, UK & Lloyd's

What you’ll be doing

• 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 within the current Underwriting Property environment
• Proactively advising, assisting, servicing and following up with clients on insurance and risk management matters to ensure satisfaction and fulfilment of their insurance requirements.
• International travel and regular attendance at the Lloyd’s Box
• 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.
• Reviewing loss control reports and managing policy endorsement requests to process any 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.
• Working collaboratively in a team environment, assisting underwriters, underwriting assistants and management team.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager

What you’ll bring

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

• Proven experience in UK Property or Casualty Underwriting, or a combination of both.
• Experience dealing with Multinationals
• Possesses demonstrated technical knowledge and skills, including product and industry, reflective of successful progression through various job family levels.
• Under technical direction, works within significant limits and authority on assignments of higher technical complexity and coordination.
• Advanced analytical, negotiation and sales/marketing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain insured and broker contacts.
• Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution

What we offer

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

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