Senior Construction Underwriter

AXA XL; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking an Underwriting Manager focused on Energy and Construction to drive business growth through effective underwriting and relationship management. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree and experience in construction underwriting, demonstrating strong analytical skills and industry knowledge. This position emphasizes independence and innovation in responding to market changes. AXA XL offers a competitive compensation package and promotes diversity and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with equivalent senior experience in Construction underwriting.
• A technical underwriting background in Construction line of business with a demonstrable background in writing large complex corporate risks.
• Ability to respond to a changing market environment with flexibility and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, manage and service a renewal book and produce new business in accordance with business unit goals.
• Negotiate with producers within the limits of your delegated authority.
• Effective engagement with brokers, ensuring relationship growth.

Skills

Construction underwriting

Analytical Skills

Industry Knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Sydney, New South Wales/ Melbourne, Victoria

What You’ll Be DOING

• Underwrite, manage and service a renewal book and produce new business in accordance with business unit goals.
• Negotiate with producers within the limits of your delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards.
• Underwrite within Group rules & guidelines.
• Effective engagement with brokers, ensuring relationship growth and a good flow of new business.
• Uphold and enhance AXA XL’s brand in the market.
• Accountability for underwriting results of the construction book; contributing to overall strategy and financial planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues from wider AXA XL, cross‑selling with other products where appropriate.

You will report to the Underwriting Manager, Energy and Construction – Australia.

What You Will BRING

Required Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with equivalent senior experience in Construction underwriting.
• A technical underwriting background in Construction line of business with a demonstrable background in writing large complex corporate risks.
• Analytical Skills – visualize, gather information, articulate, analyze and solve complex problems.
• Industry Knowledge – understanding of the insurance industry and specific product portfolios to positively impact the underwriting business.
• Ability to respond to a changing market environment with flexibility and innovation.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collegiate behaviour.
• Commercially astute and able to contribute to growth and development of the construction portfolio.

Who WE are

AXA XL is the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, known for solving complex risks across a broad range of industries.

What we OFFER

Inclusion

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave benefits.
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index.
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter.

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you – covering the full picture of health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, sustainability is integral to our business strategy. Our 2023‑26 strategy, “Roots of Resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars

• Valuing nature: Protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to bees – by increasing biodiversity awareness and encouraging clients to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: Building a net‑zero strategy, developing insurance products and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal‑led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: Incorporating ESG considerations into internal processes and practices to build resilience from the roots of the business.
• AXA Hearts in Action: Volunteering and charitable giving programmes such as the Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave and the annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.