Hybrid Underwriting Assistant – Commercial Bonds & AI Tools

AXA XL; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking an Underwriting Assistant for Commercial Bonds in a hybrid environment in the United States. The role supports underwriting from submission to policy issuance, translating broker and client information into risk analyses and packages.

You will collaborate with underwriters, reinsurers, and cross-functional partners to ensure compliant, timely outcomes. We value strong analytical skills, data governance, AI acumen, and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Data analysis capabilities to derive actionable insights from large data sets.
• Understanding of AI basics, including prompt engineering, and identifying AI opportunities.
• Ability to govern data with secure information flows across the (re)insurance value chain.
• Agility in assimilating insights from complex information across sources and navigating ambiguity.
• Growth mindset with willingness to give and seek feedback.
• Cross-functional collaboration across teams, geographies and functions.
• Customer service mindset delivering consistent, tailored service.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to meet objectives and timelines.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and internal policies governing (re)insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support for Commercial Bonds to enable prudent risk selection and policy administration.
• Manage end-to-end underwriting across submission, review, issuance, and renewal under Underwriter guidance.
• Gather, validate, and organize information from Brokers, Clients, Reinsurers, Shared Services, IT, Claims, and Accounting to support risk analysis.
• Prepare policy documentation (binders, endorsements, regulatory notices) and assist with pricing inputs and coverage structuring, including urgent requests.
• Maintain accurate electronic files and ensure adherence to audit standards and internal controls.
• Monitor workflow across accounts; identify bottlenecks and elevate issues as needed.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality service delivery.
• Support renewal preparation and ongoing process improvements; participate in testing when applicable.
• Demonstrate and develop AI acumen by utilizing approved AI and automation tools to enhance underwriting processes and outcomes.

Skills

Data Analysis

AI Acumen

Data Governance and Control

Agility

Growth Mindset

Cross Functional Collaboration

Customer Service

Planning and Organization

Compliance & Regulation

Job description

AXA XL is seeking an Underwriting Assistant for Commercial Bonds in a hybrid environment in the United States. The role supports underwriting from submission to policy issuance, translating broker and client information into risk analyses and packages.

You will collaborate with underwriters, reinsurers, and cross-functional partners to ensure compliant, timely outcomes. We value strong analytical skills, data governance, AI acumen, and a customer-focused mindset.