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    Underwriter - Global Property - London, United Kingdom - AXIS Capital

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    This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

    At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

    North American Property team

    ROLE SUMMARY:

    The Global Property Underwriter will act as a representative within established guidelines to enhance the global position of AXIS on the North American property team. The candidate will be responsible for helping to manage the current book whilst developing new business opportunities, making recommendations based on their underwriting knowledge and expertise.

    KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prospects new business targets and opportunities. Develops and manages a pipeline for prospecting new business, targeting of established and lapsed business relationships.
  • Reviews and evaluates new business opportunities business based upon company underwriting guidelines, competition, and geographic focus.
  • Underwrites an existing and renewing book of business.
  • Works closely with distribution partners to ensure AXIS is shown acceptable risks. Make strategic recommendations.
  • Meets established underwriting team servicing objectives related to quote turnaround, policy issuance, account and renewal management, file maintenance and documentation.
  • Analyses and underwrites individual risks. Develops appropriate limit structure, retention, pricing, and endorsements within underwriting guidelines.
  • An understanding of CAT Modelling outputs and using these results to help guide but not dictate underwriting decisions (AIR preferred)
  • Continues to develop and update product and underwriting knowledge.
  • Participates in special projects and department initiatives at the request of manager.
  • Business travel may be required from time to time to meet these responsibilities.
  • Assist in training and management of more junior team members.
  • Confidence to meet individually with clients and be able to articulate the Global Property Team's appetite for risk.
  • Keeping up to date with market conditions, market trends and being able to adapt these to day-to-day underwriting
  • REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

  • Highly motivated self-starter who can quickly assess marketplace opportunities, analyse, and assess those opportunities for the benefit of AXIS and its clients
  • A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in property underwriting/broking
  • Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills and proven ability to align business analysis with departmental strategy
  • Ability to establish broker relationships
  • Attend individual client meetings on behalf of AXIS
  • OTHER DESIRED SKILLS & CAPABILITES:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Excellent negotiation, interpersonal/communication skills, and strong marketing abilities
  • Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities
  • Excellent team-working skills
  • Accurate and diligent working approach
  • Self-initiated and high motivation; proactively addressing of issues


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