Underwriting Assistant - London, United Kingdom - XL Catlin

XL Catlin

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Underwriting Assistant
London

At AXA XL we solve today's complex risks to drive tomorrow's innovation. We see our careers with AXA XL as a chance to unleash our potential globally. Cultivate expertise. Collaborate constantly. Analyse deeper. Dream bigger.

Joining AXA XL as an Underwriting Assistant is a great foundation step to launch your career as an Underwriter.

Whether you have some basic Insurance experience and are ready to take the next step up, want to change your direction within Insurance or are looking for your first step on the ladder we have plenty of support available to help you take that next step.

Starting your career can be a daunting adventure, at AXA XL we have industry experts and a market leading Underwriting Academy to support you on that learning journey.

This is an exciting and rewarding permanent role ideal for those who are seeking real responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference in an integral role.

As an Underwriting Assistant you will be responsible for supporting and contributing effectively towards the maintenance, servicing, retention and development of the existing Underwriting portfolio, whilst developing the necessary skillset to liaise with key internal and external stakeholders.

The role includes pre and post bind processes within the UK & Lloyds business unit, providing accurate & efficient processing of accounts, at quality service levels, ensuring the end-to-end process is fully compliant in accordance with AXA XL guidelines.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

Assisting the Underwriters in recording risk details on source systems; building broker relationships as required; developing knowledge of the class of business and the accounts written; retrieving data for Underwriters as requested.
Liaise with Underwriting staff to ensure correct interpretation of data for accuracy and completeness.
Maintain Underwriting documentation/files; keeping all documentation in order.
Liaise with the Credit Control team answering queries, tracking and monitoring premium using core Underwriting systems.
Work with Underwriting support functions to respond to regular control and exception reports, including data entry and ensure adherence to common standards across the business.
Work with underwriting team to develop requirements for statistical and insightful reports for Underwriting function.
Monitor renewal lists and action renewals as required.
Work closely with shared services to ensure accurate and timely service to our Underwriters and Clients.
Other adhoc duties and projects.

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

Previous office experience with administrative skills.
Computer literate experience using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams would be advantageous.
System data entry experience and processes.
Rational approach to complex data.
Sound mathematical skills with the ability to analyse complex data and statistics.
Creative thinker, curious and ready to challenge the status quo.
An appetite for achievement and building a career within the insurance market.
Effective and professional communicator.
Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Accurate and exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent proactive organisation skills and ability to plan and prioritise work.
Excellent work ethic with resilience.

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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._

Our enterprise I&D mission is to become the most inspiring company to work for.

We'll achieving this through our three areas of focus:

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Drive an Inclusive Culture—create a global workplace that works for everyone, with a culture that values all