Senior Commercial Mid-Market Underwriter - P&C - Glasgow

Description

At AXA Commercial, we support our business customers, large and small, by making it easy for them to do business with us in the way that suits them. Whether they insure with us via brokers, directly on the phone or online through comparison sites, we've got them covered.

Building on our success, a key initiative for the future of AXA Commercial is enhancing our current teams with experienced, engaging, and forward-thinking Commercial Underwriters. This role provides a fantastic opportunity for you to build key foundations and shape the narrative, that will provide AXA the exposure and scope required for growth.

As a Senior Underwriter, you'll play a critical role in managing the profitability and income of the branch, owning the financial results for designated accounts and brokers. The role demands a high level of influence on the Underwriting team, increasing the ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders and developing the technical and trading capability of the branch.

What you'll be doing:

As a New or Existing Business P&C Commercial Underwriter you'll help drive and transform how we partner our broker portfolios, through responsive, flexible, and collaborative relationships. With a strong balance of technical and trading capability, you'll be empowered to make decisions, supported by data, insight, and decision support tools on mobile technology to succeed. You'll be focused on developing and delivering profitable growth, across new business within the key markets.

What's in it for you:

• We'll equip you with the technical skills for tomorrow: It's our job to support you in becoming an expert who has ownership over their work. We want you to be confident that you can make an impact by helping our customers. We ask ourselves what we can do today that will help us in the future. That's why we offer continuous development to help our colleagues become experts in tomorrow.
• Build a career that's as dynamic as the market you work in: We're on a journey of transformation, so we're investing in new technology that enables us to help our people and businesses thrive.
• Shape your career one decision at a time: We'll support you to progress through the business and are committed to developing talent. We do this with training and tailored development plans. AXA is happy to support you in obtaining the FIT / Cert / Dip CII qualification.
We work flexibly, allowing a balance between home and office, with at least 60% of your week spent at our Glasgow office, visiting clients or attending industry events. Flexible arrangements, including part-time hours from 32 per week, are also available and can be discussed with Talent Acquisition.

We encourage candidates who are excited about this role and AXA to apply, even if they don't meet every requirement. Due to high interest, we may close the advert early, so we recommend applying promptly.

What you'll bring:

• Keep an open mind: Keen to learn, challenge the status quo, and approach tasks from different perspectives to help colleagues and customers.
• Stay curious: Perceptive of market needs and customer preferences, bringing that insight into your work and leveraging AXA's development opportunities.
• Be a team player: Collaborate effectively, take accountability, and innovate.
• Technical underwriting expertise in a Commercial insurance environment.
• Sound understanding of insurance market processes across Commercial lines.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven experience making decisions in various technical underwriting scenarios.
• Coaching and development skills, with a successful track record in team environments.
• Strong trading capability: commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and broker relationship management.
• Analytical and numerical reasoning skills.
• Experience in account monitoring and action planning.
• Excellent risk assessment and management skills.
• Progress towards Dip CII qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Eligibility and authorization to work in the UK are required.

This role is classified under the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD), requiring background screening every 4 years and annual declarations in interim years.

What we offer:

Our rewards package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12%)
• Life Assurance (up to 10x salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Up to 21 hours volunteering leave per year
• Options to buy or sell up to 5 days leave
• Employee discounts
• Private health cover (from 01/07/2025)

To apply, click 'apply for this job' and follow the instructions to submit your CV. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support applicants with disabilities through our Accessibility Concierge. For assistance, contact mel.ainscough@axa-insurance.co.uk.

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Who we are:

AXA Commercial supports businesses of all sizes, providing confidence to thrive. We're investing in our people and skills to be the best. Join our vibrant community where learning, development, and ownership are valued.