Underwriting Manager - UK International Casualty

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Underwriting Manager - UK International Casualty

London

The International Casualty, UK Retail Underwriting Team within AXA XL offers insurance solutions for Employers' and General Liability, as well as Environmental Impairment Liability for a diverse portfolio of large and corporate clients globally, spanning a broad range of trades from manufacturing and engineering, automotive, all the way through to food and beverage manufacturers.

The team offers innovative risk transfer and risk management solutions that meet the needs of today's local businesses and global players alike, by working closely with dedicated loss prevention service units and account management teams.

DISCOVER your opportunity

The Underwriting Manager must possess broad technical expertise across Casualty underwriting and ensure smooth running of underwriting operations across the portfolio. Further, you will act as a senior contact for insureds and brokers and ensure strategic growth and development of the business in line with company objectives, whilst retaining Clients. You will be 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.

What will your other essential responsibilities include?

• Develop, document and maintain clear underwriting procedures and processes, ensuring underwriting practices and governance frameworks adhere to company guidelines, underwriting rules and guidelines, regulatory requirements, internal controls and best practice
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives within the key functions, including Underwriting, Finance, Claims and Operations
• Facilitate, participate and contribute to meetings of underwriting, other technical committees and subject matter expert groups; ensuring clear communication and productive discussions which lead to informed decisions.
• Conduct regular reviews of new & existing underwriting guidelines, assess potential portfolio impact and recommend updates to reflect industry best practices, Group Underwriting Guidelines updates, and regulatory changes
• Assist in underwriting file reviews to ensure adherence to established principles, guidelines and procedures
• Analyze underwriting data to identify potential risk areas and recommend mitigating strategies and support business reporting and performance analysis, market research and analysis, and developing in depth studies of specific topics where required
• Participate, research and contribute to the development and implementation of new product areas. This includes researching and staying current on industry trends in relevant technical areas.
• Prepare reports and presentations on underwriting performance and risk management activities
• Assistance with portfolio management and interaction across the wider Retail portfolio
• Assist and deputise for senior management, undertaking such duties as and when required.

• Lead, develop and manage a team of underwriters, acting as a referral point. This includes imparting your thorough working knowledge of underwriting principles, procedures and controls, to support the development of team members.

• Underwrite high profile and complex UK/Global, new or existing accounts, complying with underwriting guidelines, authorities, processes and strategy.
• Acting as the escalation point for Global and Strategic partners, lead, promote and develop appropriate strategic relationships with brokers, clients, reinsurers, market players to build up a strong valued network and pipeline to bring in targeted business, as well as supporting the AXA XL profile in the market. This includes representing AXA XL during external events/meetings and promoting AXA values, capabilities and services.

• Oversight on submissions including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports.
• Control timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards.
• In coordination with other internal teams, determine appropriate reinsurance for risk placements.

You will report to the Head of International Casualty

SHARE your talent

SHARE your talent

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

• Extensive technical underwriting experience and broker management in Casualty
• Significant people management credential and effective hands-on team leadership in accordance with AXA XL corporate values, demonstrating increasing responsibilities and knowledge of team motivation principles and practices.
• Experience in portfolio management
• Data analytics background with attention to detail
• Knowledge of functionality of systems including excellent technical skills with Microsoft Office and other relevant systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills combined with a positive work ethic.
• Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication including active listening skills, networking, marketing, and collaboration skills, evidencing public speaking and presentation experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, producers and brokers.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Client focused to ensure satisfaction as it relates to fulfilment of their insurance requirements

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 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

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.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.

• 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

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. 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: 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.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability