Join to apply for the (Senior) Underwriter Aviation – Reinsurance role at AXA XL
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the (Senior) Underwriter Aviation – Reinsurance role at AXA XL
(Senior) Underwriter Aviation - Reinsurance
Zurich, Switzerland
We are looking for an Aviation Reinsurance Underwriter, possibly Senior Underwriter. You will work as part of of the Aviation Reinsurance Underwriting Team, and in accordance with established procedures and guidelines, administrate and service new and renewal business.
You will have an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand underwriting experience, receive valuable on-the-job training and if necessary complete a relevant, professional insurance qualification to develop and enhance your knowledge of the insurance and reinsurance industry.
You will report to the Head of Aviation.
What you’ll be doing
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Underwrite a portfolio of proportional and non-proportional business following the business plan and underwriting guidelines including review of underwriting submissions; full use of underwriting tools including both non-proportional and proportional pricing models; wording review; accounting systems; and aggregate exposure tracking
- Develop new and existing business by planning and carrying out a marketing travel schedule for regular client and broker visits; attend industry events
- Review client and exposure data, provide and structure the necessary information for peer reviews and committee referrals in order to support the underwriting process
- Prepare and lead Underwriting Committee presentations
- Support implementation of business development activities and ad hoc project work including, but not limited to: portfolio optimization, identification of key brokers and markets, action plans from marketing activities
- Participate and contribute to business planning, development and improvements of tools and processes
- With authority of the Aviation team, you will manage day to day tasks and all parts of underwriting process, including oversight and liaison with Operations, Claims, Actuarial and Finance functions
- Work alongside actuaries to develop your technical skills, improve your ability to price risks and understand how exposures are measured at portfolio level
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills And Abilities
- Experience with Aviation Reinsurance Underwriting
- Creative problem-solver and analytical thinker who can demonstrate adaptability and accuracy, along with sharp numerical and logical skills and an ability to make decisions independently, using own judgment
- Strong organizing skills, including effective scheduling, prioritization and time management skills. Able to complete tasks to tight deadlines. Demonstration of a ‘can do’ attitude, even under demanding circumstances
- Ability to perform in a pressurized environment and adjusting comfortably to changing conditions and priorities, especially during the busy renewal season
- Comfortable taking ownership for work, identifying the need for action whilst working effectively within a team
- A natural business developer who enjoys being out in the market with developed influencing and negotiation skills.
Desired Skills And Abilities
- Ability to work in a matrix environment that encompasses both local and virtual teams
- Willingness to travel
- Fluency in English, any additional European language is of advantage
- Excellent working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
Who we are
AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.
How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.
With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.
Learn more at axaxl.com
What we offer?
Inclusion
AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
- 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
Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. 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 your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.
Sustainability
At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars
- Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
- Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
- Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
- AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.
For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Job function
Job function
Finance and SalesIndustries
Insurance
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AXA XL by 2x
Underwriter - Financial Risks Credit and Bond
Assistant (Manager) Insurance Audit (e/v/e/r/y/o/n/e)
Reinsurance (Senior) Underwriter Casualty Treaty
Senior Underwriter Casualty Switzerland (w/m/d)
Senior Underwriter / Underwriter Energy (all gender), Full-Time or Part-Time
Senior Underwriter / Underwriter Energy (all gender), Full-Time or Part-Time
Senior Reinsurance Underwriter, International Casualty
Group Treasury & Insurance Manager 40-60% (all genders)
Senior / Assistant Manager, Insurance Assurance & Audit (e/v/e/r/y/o/n/e)
Senior Manager / Director - Health Insurance (e/v/e/r/y/o/n/e)
(Senior) Property Underwriter Commercial Insurance (m/w/d) 70 - 100%
Underwriting IT Initiative Leader, Commercial Insurance IT, 80-100%
Senior Consultant / Manager - Insurance Innovation & Transformation (e/v/e/r/y/o/n/e)
Audit Senior/Manager - Assurance Financial Services EMEIA - Insurance Core Zurich
Engineer (all gender) Looking for a Career Change / Underwriter Industrial Property and Engineering
Engineer (all gender) Looking for a Career Change / Underwriter Industrial Property and Engineering
Manager: Business Development Health Insurance
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.