Financial Lines Underwriting Manager – Regional Lead

AXA; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL in Melbourne seeks an Underwriting Manager, Financial Lines to lead a team across Melbourne and Sydney, directing strategic planning, pricing discipline, and broker relationships for PI, IT, Cyber, Management Liability and Financial Planners.

You will mentor staff, drive product and systems innovation, supervise day-to-day underwriting operations and collaborate with AXA XL IFL colleagues to meet annual targets while upholding our standards of service and compliance in line with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with equivalent experience.
• High and extensive level of technical knowledge and skills including product & industry.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation.
• Marketing - Plan for sales and business development. Integrating the use of various techniques, tools, and information to support profitable business growth over a defined period.
• Negotiation/Sales - Plan, structure and conduct negotiations with brokers and/or clients to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and operations for Brooklyn’s International Financial Lines division across Melbourne and Sydney.
• Manage broker relationships and drive business development with distribution support.
• Mentor Regional Managers & Senior Underwriters; set clear goals and foster a collaborative culture.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Independent work

Flexibility

Negotiation

Interpersonal savvy

Industry knowledge

Strategy/Planning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

AXA XL in Melbourne seeks an Underwriting Manager, Financial Lines to lead a team across Melbourne and Sydney, directing strategic planning, pricing discipline, and broker relationships for PI, IT, Cyber, Management Liability and Financial Planners.

You will mentor staff, drive product and systems innovation, supervise day-to-day underwriting operations and collaborate with AXA XL IFL colleagues to meet annual targets while upholding our standards of service and compliance in line with the