Liability and Professional Lines Treaty Underwriter

AXIS Capital; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 130.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Health insurance contributions

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

AXIS Capital in Zurich seeks a Liability and Professional Lines Treaty Underwriter to drive profitable growth through underwriting expertise, portfolio management and client relationships. You will develop market strategies, manage exposures, and coordinate with actuarial, claims and finance to achieve optimal outcomes.

Ideal candidates have experience in liability and professional lines reinsurance and strong English communication skills; a university degree is preferred and international

Qualifikationen

• Experience in underwriting Liability and Professional Lines reinsurance or insurance.
• Ability to price risks balancing profitability and growth objectives.
• Experience in managing portfolio performance, exposures and accumulations.
• Ability to analyse underwriting, claims and financial information to inform decisions.
• Experience in building and managing broker and client relationships.
• Professional fluency in English.

Aufgaben

• Underwrite and manage 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 decisions.
• Manage portfolio quality, risk appetite and accumulation exposures.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, claims and finance.
• Represent AXIS Re in the market as a trusted reinsurance partner.

Kenntnisse

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Market insights

Relationship management

English fluency

Ausbildung

University degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

## Liability and Professional Lines Treaty UnderwriterApply: Zurich - Alfred Escher-Strasse: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ06793This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.Liability and Professional Lines Treaty Underwriter Job Family Grouping: Treaty Underwriting Job Family: AXIS Re How does this role contribute to our collective success? As a Liability and Professional Lines Treaty Underwriter you will contribute to AXIS Re's success by combining technical underwriting expertise, portfolio management, market insight and relationship management to deliver profitable growth, protect portfolio quality and strengthen long-term client partnerships. What will you do in this role? • Deliver profitable growth through the underwriting and management of an International Liability and Professional Lines treaty portfolio. • Contribute to the development and execution of market strategies and business plans for assigned territories and segments. • Build and maintain strong broker and client relationships to support retention, growth and market relevance. • Assess market developments, pricing trends and emerging risks to inform underwriting decisions and portfolio strategy. • Manage portfolio quality, risk appetite and accumulation exposures to achieve sustainable risk-adjusted returns. • Contribute to portfolio steering and capital deployment decisions in line with AXIS Re's underwriting objectives. • Support cross-functional collaboration with underwriting, actuarial, claims, finance and other business units to achieve optimal business outcomes. • Represent AXIS Re in the market and promote the company's reputation as a specialist and trusted reinsurance partner. You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role. About You: Required Experience and Knowledge • Experience in underwriting Liability and Professional Lines reinsurance or insurance business. • Ability to assess and price risks while balancing profitability and growth objectives. • Experience in managing portfolio performance, exposures and accumulations. • Ability to analyse underwriting, claims and financial information to formulate own underwriting opinion, supporting decision-making. • Experience in building and managing broker and client relationships. • Ability to communicate effectively with clients, brokers and internal stakeholders. • Team player with strong collaboration mindset. • Professional fluency in English. Preferred Qualifications and Skills • University degree or equivalent professional qualifications. • Additional language skills relevant to AXIS Re's international client base. We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals. Role Factors: • Zurich based role. • Willingness to travel internationally as required. • Flexibility to accommodate peak business periods and renewal deadlines. What we offer: At AXIS, we are committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive and build rewarding careers. We offer: • A collaborative and inclusive working environment within a global specialty insurance and reinsurance group. • Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning and career growth. • Competitive compensation aligned with the local market. • Competitive retirement and employee benefit programs. • Contributions towards employees' health insurance premiums. • Flexible working arrangements in line with company policy. • A culture that values expertise, innovation, collaboration and accountability. • The opportunity to work with industry-leading professionals and clients across international markets.