Underwriter - Sport & Leisure

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Job Title: Underwriter

As an Underwriter, you will be responsible for delivering a profitable underwriting service to your clients. Your key tasks include:

• Underwriting business within the agreed business plan and individual authority;
• Supporting the business planning and forecasting process;
• Monitoring financial exposure within outlined limits;
• Monitoring premium income to ensure it remains within set limits;
• Maintaining awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims;
• Ensuring adequate reinsurance is acquired to cover specific risks;
• Building and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients;
• Supporting the design and structure of risks.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Reviewing submissions including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports; conducting appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account;
• Calculating appropriate risk premiums considering risk costs, reinsurance cessions, and administrative costs to ensure profitability;
• Advising, assisting, servicing, and following up with clients on insurance and risk management matters to ensure satisfaction and fulfillment of their insurance requirements;
• Managing relationships to initiate cross-selling opportunities and ensure account retention;
• Ensuring timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards;
• Determining appropriate reinsurance for risk placements in coordination with internal teams, on excess of loss and quota share basis;
• Reviewing loss control reports and managing policy endorsement requests for necessary changes;
• Supporting business planning and forecasting, monitoring financial exposure, and premium income;
• Maintaining awareness of claims and supporting claim settlement processes;
• Interacting with third-party services and supplier arrangements, such as industry associations and risk management partners.

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent);
• Underwriting experience in Casualty, Sport & Leisure, etc., with functional knowledge of a fully competent practitioner;
• Good industry knowledge and commercial acumen;
• Analytical, negotiation, and sales/marketing skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Interpersonal savvy with the ability to build and maintain strong contacts;
• Ability to develop and understand business processes, strategy, and planning;
• Collaborative team player providing creative solutions and ideas for resolution.

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AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. We serve mid-sized companies, multinationals, and inspirational individuals, not just providing re/insurance but reinventing it.

How? By combining a comprehensive capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and top talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, delivering top client service across property, casualty, professional, financial, and specialty lines.

With an innovative and flexible approach, we partner with those who move the world forward.