(Senior) Underwriter Casualty Treaty - Reinsurance

• Source, price, manage and service opportunities within the frame of the overall business strategy. Build and maintain relations with brokers, clients and AXA XL Re’s international offices / stakeholders to maximise underwriting opportunities
• Underwrite Casualty Treaty reinsurance business, exercising independent judgment based on a comprehensive knowledge of terms and conditions and coverage intent
• Articulate underwriting and pricing rationale, express detailed opinion about a given transaction
• Develop new and existing business in accordance with the business plan. Thereby, work as part of the regional team consisting of other underwriters and market managers. Some flexibility of territorial responsibility exists for the right candidate
• Contribute to technical discussions for other regions within International Re, for example in Asia
• Analyse and prepare client and exposure data, apply and use pricing tools, provide and structure the necessary information for peer reviews and committee referrals
• Contribute to business planning and portfolio performance analysis. Support implementation of business development activities and ad hoc project work including, but not limited to: portfolio optimisation, identification of key brokers and markets, action plans from marketing activities
• Ensure that all information is entered on the respective underwriting, pricing, exposure and data storage systems and is kept up-to-date and accurate. Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations
• Prompt processing of slips and wordings, monitoring and assisting with the chasing of premium and claims to facilitate effective cash flow management
• Ad hoc research, project work and preparation of underwriting files for Management enabling them to make informed underwriting decisions
• Operate as an effective team member by supporting colleagues and contributing to the delivery and achievement of overall business objectives
• You will be expected to undertake professional studies where these are not already held commensurate with the roles and responsibilities.

• Experience in casualty reinsurance underwriting, ideally in continental Europe. Candidates with experience and contacts in other territories will be actively considered, as will long-tail experience gained within direct insurance or broking environments
• Fluent in English and German or French. Additionally Spanish, Portuguese or Italian could be highly useful.
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs, including PowerBI
• Proven track record of technical underwriting and building relationships, both with internal stakeholders as well as clients and brokers as there will be significant dealings with clients and brokers including attendance to presentations and meetings
• Outstanding marketing, negotiation, commercial and presentation skills
• A desire to be helpful and take initiative, comfortable taking ownership for work, identifying the need for action whilst working effectively within a team
• Deep knowledge of casualty reinsurance coverage, underwriting and process – particularly in Motor plus all coverages within General Liability and Professional Liability
• London Market or other reinsurance hub experience useful

• Creative problem-solver and analytical thinker who can demonstrate adaptability and accuracy, along with sharp numerical and logical skills and an ability to extract & clearly articulate key points for the respective various stakeholders
• Outstanding technical understanding of actuarial processes and methods
• Effective organising skills, including effective scheduling, prioritisation and time management skills. Able to complete tasks to tight deadlines and make decisions independently. Demonstration of a ‘can do’ attitude, even under demanding circumstances
• Ability to perform in a pressurised environment and adjusting comfortably to changing conditions and priorities
• Flexible in terms of working hours and preparedness to travel
• Ability to display each of the AXA Values in your daily work: Customer first, Integrity, Courage and One AXA

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• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
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• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

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