International Liability Underwriter – Flexible Work

AXA XL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Diversity initiatives

Family leave

Employee resource groups

Inclusive culture

Job summary

AXA XL, a Lloyd’s market leader based in London, seeks an Underwriter I for International Wholesale Liability to deliver profitable underwriting services globally. You will cover risk submissions, pricing, client liaison, and reinsurance decisions, working with brokers and insureds across diverse markets.

The role reports to the Underwriting Manager and requires strong analytical and relationship skills in a dynamic, regulated environment with a commitment to inclusion and long-term client value.

Qualifications

• Casualty underwriting experience and market awareness.
• Technical knowledge of the insurance industry, especially Casualty/Liability.
• Evidence of progression through underwriting roles and gained authority.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and sales capabilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain insured and broker relationships.
• Capability to understand and develop business processes, strategy and planning.
• Collaborative team player offering creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Review submissions including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports to assess risk.
• Compute risk premium accounting for risk costs, reinsurance, and admin costs to ensure profitability.
• Advise and service clients on insurance and risk management matters to meet requirements.
• Manage relationships to cross-sell products and retain accounts.
• Ensure timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards.
• Determine appropriate reinsurance for risk placements with excess of loss and quota share.
• Review loss control reports and process endorsement requests for changes to policies.
• Support business planning and forecast processes and monitor exposures and premiums.
• Maintain awareness of claims advised and participate in settlements.

Skills

Casualty underwriting

Technical insurance knowledge

Underwriting progression

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Business process understanding

Team collaboration

Job description

AXA XL, a Lloyd’s market leader based in London, seeks an Underwriter I for International Wholesale Liability to deliver profitable underwriting services globally. You will cover risk submissions, pricing, client liaison, and reinsurance decisions, working with brokers and insureds across diverse markets.

The role reports to the Underwriting Manager and requires strong analytical and relationship skills in a dynamic, regulated environment with a commitment to inclusion and long-term client value.