Pricing Underwriter - 12 month FTC

AXA Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AXA Health, part of AXA Group, is hiring a Pricing Underwriter on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join our commercial department. You will set prices, manage a portfolio of large corporate renewals, negotiate terms and support sales to attract new business.

You will work on diverse projects, train teammates, monitor portfolio performance, and collaborate with the Pricing Manager. The role requires strong risk assessment, Excel and numerical skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure

Qualifications

• Understanding of risk elements and performance metrics for corporate clients.
• Strong analytical, with attention to detail and self-organisation.
• Excellent Excel and mathematical skills.
• Ability to manage own portfolio and workload efficiently.
• Desirable PMI market understanding.

Responsibilities

• Price new business and renewals for large corporate PMI accounts.
• Provide technical pricing support and justify terms to stakeholders.
• Engage in diverse projects beyond the large corporate sector.
• Support training initiatives with the Pricing Manager and sales colleagues.
• Monitor portfolio performance and its contribution to Large Corporate results.

Skills

Risk assessment

Portfolio management

Excel

Mathematics

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

PMI market knowledge

Job description

About AXA:

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.

AXA Health supports members to put their health first, from individuals to huge corporates, with fast access to diagnosis and treatment when they need it.

Job overview:

Here at AXA Health, we’re excited to announce a new opportunity for a Pricing Underwriters to join our dynamic commercial department on a 12 month fixed term contract.

As a Pricing Underwriter, you’ll be responsible for setting prices and managing a varied portfolio of large corporate renewals. Your role will involve negotiating terms, tracking portfolio performance, and understanding how your efforts influence overall Large Corporate results. You’ll apply your risk assessment expertise to underwrite large corporate clients, working closely with our sales team to support the renewal of existing accounts and to attract new business. An exciting aspect of this position is the opportunity to participate in diverse projects that may go beyond the large corporate sector, helping you expand your skills and make a meaningful impact. Join us and contribute to our pursuit of excellence!

Key responsibilities:

• Price new business and renewals for large corporate group Private Medical Insurance (PMI) accounts.
• Provide technical pricing support and assist sales account managers and other stakeholders with justification of terms to enhance the negotiation process.
• Engage in diverse projects that may extend beyond the large corporate sector, expanding your expertise and impact.
• Support training initiatives through collaboration with the Pricing Manager to train new team members and assist in the pricing training of sales colleagues.
• Manage and monitor the performance of your portfolio to gain insights into its contribution to overall Large Corporate results.

Work arrangements:

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week away from home, moving three days a week from 1st December 2026. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. You’ll be required in the office for 5 days per week for the first 8-12 weeks of your training.

We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply.

Your skills & experience:

• Demonstrable understanding of risk elements and performance metrics for corporate clients.
• Strong logical thinking, with a keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy.
• Exceptional self-organisation capabilities to manage tasks effectively.
• Strong excel and mathematical skills.
• Ability to manage your own portfolio and workload efficiently.
• Understanding of the PMI market and broader business landscape is desirable.
• Effective communication skills to foster constructive relationships with sales colleagues and stakeholders.
• Desire to thrive in high-pressure situations, utilising your negotiation and influencing skills to navigate requests from clients and brokers.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for the fixed term role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years.

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