Underwriter – Political Risk, Credit - London, United Kingdom - AXA Group

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Underwriter – Political Risk, Credit & Bond

London, UK

As an Underwriterfor AXA XL's Political Risk, Credit & Bondteam in London you will be responsible for delivering a profitable 'Underwriting' service to your clients. Your key tasks include: underwriting business within the agreed business plan and individual authority; supporting the business planning and forecasting process; monitoring financial exposure within outlined limits; monitoring premium income to ensure it remains within set limits; maintaining awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims; building and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients; supporting the design and structure of risks.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

·Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the analysis and evaluation of risk by reference to business strategy and risk appetite.

·Working collaboratively in a team environment, assisting underwriters, underwriting assistants, and management team.

·Analyze performance of portfolio as well as individual accountperformance and develop appropriate action to drive profitable growth based upon the analysis.

·Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements.

·Understand the strategy and targets of AXA XLincluding financial measures.

·Plan, develop and integrate distribution & marketing plans to achieve top and bottom-line objectives.

·Develop and maintain strong business relationships with key groups and individuals within the London market.

·Promote the company's expertise by participating in industry conferences and events while regularly conducting and taking leadership roles in client and broker meetings.

·Negotiate with brokers to win targeted business at the right price, while declining business that is not in line with strategy or pricing.

·Always operate within defined authority level and in line with AXA XL's underwriting policies, rules and guidelines, and referral requirements.

·Develop and drive customer service performance to established standards.

·Deliver service excellence through effective collaboration including contribution to the recording and maintenance of high-quality data in underwriting systems.

·Support the business planning and forecasting process.

·Maintain awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims.

·Possess an expert level of technical knowledge and skills including product and industry.

You will report to the Head of UK & Lloyd' for Political Risk, Credit & Bond

SHARE your talent

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

·Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent)

·3 – 5 years + experience in the relevant class of business within the insurance market

·Possess a high level of technical knowledge and skills across Political Risk, Credit & Bond and insurance

·Possesses demonstrated successful progression through various job levels.

·Advanced analytical, negotiation and sales/marketing skills.

·Excellent written and oral communication skills.

·Good organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills combined with a great work ethic.

·Interpersonal Savvy - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain insured and broker contacts.

·Ability to develop and understand business processes, strategy, and planning.

·Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation.

·Collaborative team player who provides creative solutions and ideas for resolution

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.

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