Product Owner - Global Markets Underwriting Transformation

Axis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced individual for a role focused on delegated authority transformation. You will be responsible for applying your expertise to design solutions, prioritize business needs, and act as a Product Owner in an agile environment. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience within Lloyd’s or the London Market, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This role involves engaging various stakeholders and delivering fit-for-purpose solutions while fostering operational efficiency.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical plans for family

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Delegated Authority experience within Lloyd's or London Market.
• Strong business background in underwriting, operations, pricing, or compliance.
• Practical understanding of bordereaux management and coverholder oversight.

Responsibilities

• Design practical solutions for delegated authority transformation.
• Act as Product Owner for relevant agile squads and manage backlogs.
• Engage with underwriting, operations, and compliance for requirements validation.

Skills

Delegated Authority experience

Business background in underwriting

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Lloyd's systems (IMR, Atlas, DCOM)

Market platforms (PPL, Whitespace)

Job description

This 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 race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

This role is pivotal to AXIS Global Market’s underwriting transformation across Lloyd’s and the London Market. Initially focusing on delegated authority business, you will apply deep insurance expertise to topics such as coverholder oversight, bordereaux data, and delegated claims to design and deliver practical solutions aligned with our transformation goals. By translating business needs into actionable outcomes, you will enable technology and data teams to deliver solutions that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen compliance, and improve market competitiveness.

What will you do in this role?

• Leverage your Lloyd’s and London Market expertise to help design practical solutions for delegated authority transformation
• Act as the Product Owner for relevant agile squads, managing the backlog and embedding delegated authority requirements into sprint planning and user stories.
• Prioritize work based on business impact, compliance requirements, and operational needs.
• Define and drive the product vision and roadmap aligned with transformation objectives and existing pain points.
• Translate business objectives into clear product goals and actionable priorities for project teams.
• Engage with underwriting, operations, compliance, and other stakeholders to validate requirements and gather feedback.
• Inform and support the Data & Analytics transformation by identifying opportunities to leverage data for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate workshops and feedback sessions to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Collaborate with technology teams to deliver high-quality, fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
• Champion adoption through training, communication, and stakeholder alignment.
• Define and monitor KPIs, establish feedback loops, and continuously improve product outcomes.

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You:

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.

What you need to have:

• Minimum 5 years of Delegated Authority experience within Lloyd’s or London Market.
• Strong business background in underwriting, operations, pricing, or compliance.
• Practical understanding of bordereaux management, coverholder oversight, portfolio management, and delegated claims.
• Familiarity with Lloyd’s systems (e.g., IMR, Atlas, DCOM) and market platforms (e.g. PPL, Whitespace).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive effective change.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

What we prefer you to have:

• Prior experience as a Product Owner in an agile environment.
• Solid understanding of technology and data concepts and tools common in modern enterprises.
• Experience and passion for driving digital transformation and operational efficiency in the market.

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to be in the office 3 days per week

What we offer:

You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.