Global Liability & Pro Lines Treaty Underwriter

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Retirement and benefits programs

Health insurance contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Global exposure

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking a Liability and Professional Lines Treaty Underwriter based in Zurich. You will combine technical underwriting with portfolio management to deliver profitable growth, manage risk and deepen client partnerships across international markets.

The role requires strong English communication, relationship-building skills and a collaborative mindset. Travel to international assignments is possible, with a focus on risk-adjusted returns and market leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting Liability and Professional Lines reinsurance or insurance.
• Ability to assess and price risks while balancing profitability and growth.
• Experience in managing portfolio performance, exposures and accumulations.
• Ability to analyse underwriting, claims and financial information for informed decisions.
• Experience in building and managing broker and client relationships.
• Strong communication with clients, brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Team player with collaboration mindset; professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver profitable growth through underwriting and management of an International Liability and Professional Lines treaty portfolio.
• Contribute to market strategies and business plans for territories and segments.
• Build and maintain broker and client relationships to support retention and growth.
• Assess market developments, pricing trends and emerging risks for underwriting decisions.
• Manage portfolio quality, risk appetite and accumulation exposures.
• Contribute to portfolio steering and capital deployment aligned with objectives.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, claims and finance.
• Represent AXIS Re in the market as a specialist and trusted partner.

Skills

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Market insight

Relationship management

English fluency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

AXIS Capital is seeking a Liability and Professional Lines Treaty Underwriter based in Zurich. You will combine technical underwriting with portfolio management to deliver profitable growth, manage risk and deepen client partnerships across international markets.

The role requires strong English communication, relationship-building skills and a collaborative mindset. Travel to international assignments is possible, with a focus on risk-adjusted returns and market leadership.