Property Underwriter – Portfolio Solutions

Axis Capital; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans for you and family

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid annual leave

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking an Underwriter for Portfolio Solutions (Property) to grow our smart follow portfolio proposition. You will underwrite Property delegated arrangements, auto follow, and algorithmic business, working within established guidelines to analyze, review and monitor accounts.

You will engage with Brokers, Coverholders, and internal teams to ensure delegated authority standards are met and to drive profitable growth while maintaining strong governance and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Property underwriting experience
• Knowledge of delegated underwriting policy and procedures
• Familiarity with FCA, PRA and Lloyd’s compliance

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Tools

PowerBI

Riskwrite

IRIS

Swordfish

Desktop

Job description

AXIS Capital is seeking an Underwriter for Portfolio Solutions (Property) to grow our smart follow portfolio proposition. You will underwrite Property delegated arrangements, auto follow, and algorithmic business, working within established guidelines to analyze, review and monitor accounts.

You will engage with Brokers, Coverholders, and internal teams to ensure delegated authority standards are met and to drive profitable growth while maintaining strong governance and risk controls.