Portfolio Solutions Underwriter – Financial Lines

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans for you and family

Wellness programs

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

AXIS Capital in London is seeking an Underwriter to join the Portfolio Solutions team, focusing on Financial Lines delegated arrangements, auto follow and algorithmic business. You will underwrite binder business, own Binding Authority Agreements, liaise with brokers and coverholders, and conduct regular portfolio reviews.

Collaborate with Delegated Authority, Compliance and Operations to ensure standards, while continuing to develop product knowledge and risk insight.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and technical experience writing Property classes.
• Familiarity with FCA, PRA, and Lloyd’s compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and underwriting systems (PowerBI, Riskwrite, IRIS, Swordfish, Desktop).

Responsibilities

• Underwrite binder business within agreed authority and support referral underwriting.
• Take ownership of Binding Authority Agreements, ensuring performance aligns with business objectives.
• Liaise with Brokers and Coverholders in support of the Portfolio.
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Delegated Authority Management, Conduct Risk, Compliance and Operations teams to ensure delegated authority standards are met.
• Communicate underwriting, audit, and conduct risk issues to the Unit Head.
• Monitor and report emerging risks or control failures using formal channels.
• Ensure and oversee the accurate data entry and maintenance of underwriting systems and binder records.
• Coordinate delegated authority processes and support internal/external audits.
• Continue to develop and update product and underwriting knowledge.
• Participate in projects or perform other related work as required.

Skills

Knowledge of Property underwriting

Underwriting experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Portfolio management

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Riskwrite

IRIS

Swordfish

Desktop

Job description

AXIS Capital in London is seeking an Underwriter to join the Portfolio Solutions team, focusing on Financial Lines delegated arrangements, auto follow and algorithmic business. You will underwrite binder business, own Binding Authority Agreements, liaise with brokers and coverholders, and conduct regular portfolio reviews.

Collaborate with Delegated Authority, Compliance and Operations to ensure standards, while continuing to develop product knowledge and risk insight.