Senior Underwriting Assistant

AXA Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA XL in the United States is seeking a Senior Underwriting Assistant to support the underwriting team within the Primary Casualty portfolio. You will manage end-to-end underwriting activities across the policy lifecycle and collaborate with Underwriters, Brokers, Reinsurers, Shared Services, and other partners to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely outcomes.

This role emphasizes underwriting acumen, data governance, and the use of AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, quality, and client

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate across teams and geographies
• Strong underwriting and risk analysis capabilities
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in (re)insurance
• Familiarity with data governance and analytics in underwriting

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated underwriting support for the Primary Casualty portfolio, enabling prudent risk selection and efficient policy administration
• Set high standards for accuracy, measure performance, and refine processes
• Lead end-to-end underwriting activities from submission to issuance, including renewals
• Gather, validate, organize, and synthesize information from Brokers, Clients, Reinsurers, Shared Services, IT, Claims, and Accounting
• Prepare and process policy documents; assist with pricing inputs and coverage structuring
• Perform quality control and final reviews of outputs before broker/client release
• Develop, maintain, and update process manuals and training materials; deliver training
• Ensure electronic files are accurate and compliant with audits and regulatory requirements
• Drive renewal preparation, process improvements, and testing; liaise across functions
• Share expertise and coach colleagues; stay updated on policy forms and regulatory considerations
• Leverage approved AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and client outcomes

Skills

Agility

Growth Mindset

Cross Functional Collaboration

Relationship Management

Compliance & Regulation

Underwriting Acumen

Data Governance

Data Analysis

Product Knowledge

Job description

Where you will work

The Senior Underwriting Assistant provides dedicated support to the underwriting team within the Primary Casualty portfolio, enabling prudent risk selection and efficient policy administration. Acting as the primary facilitator of assigned accounts, the role manages end-to-end underwriting activities across the policy lifecycle and collaborates with Underwriters, Brokers, Reinsurers, Shared Services, and other partners to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely outcomes. Combining technical expertise, sound judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset, the role leverages AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, service delivery, and customer experience.

What you will be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Provide dedicated underwriting support for the [Product Line], enabling prudent risk selection and efficient policy administration with self-supported judgment.
• Set high standards for accuracy, measure performance against benchmarks, and continuously refine processes.
• Lead end-to-end underwriting activities from submission to issuance, including renewals, with minimal supervision.
• Gather, validate, organize, and synthesize information from Brokers, Clients, Reinsurers, Shared Services, IT, Claims, and Accounting to support comprehensive risk analysis.
• Prepare and process policy documents (binders, endorsements, regulatory notices); assist with pricing inputs and coverage structuring.
• Perform quality control and conduct final reviews of outputs before broker/client release to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop, maintain, and update process manuals, reference documents, and training materials; deliver training to colleagues on new and refresher topics.
• Ensure electronic files are accurate and compliant with audits, regulatory requirements, and internal controls; support and facilitate audits.
• Drive renewal preparation, process improvements, and testing initiatives; serve as a primary liaison across functions to ensure timely service delivery.
• Share expertise and coach colleagues; maintain and communicate awareness of product-line policy forms and regulatory considerations.
• Leverage approved AI and automation tools to improve efficiency, quality, and customer outcomes while supporting continuous process improvement.

You will report to the Senior Operations Lead.

What you will bring

We’re looking for someone who has these skills and capabilities

People Skills:

• Agility: Quickly assimilates insights from complex information across multiple sources; can handle ambiguity and uncertainty without losing focus on objectives.
• Growth Mindset: has awareness of strengths and development areas; reflects and proactively gives and seeks feedback from others
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Focuses on building robust, cooperative relationships both within own team and across teams, geographies and functions

Business Skills:

• Relationship Management: Builds and maintains positive connections with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals
• Compliance & Regulation: Navigates and upholds adherence to legal standards, industry regulations, and internal policies governing the (re)insurance sector.
• Underwriting Acumen: Analyses risk in (re)insurance proposals, calculates premiums, and recommends new/renewal rates and policy terms specific to the line of business,

Technical Skills:

• Product Knowledge: Understands and has expertise in specialized (re)insurance products or services for the relevant lines of business
• Data Governance and Control: Manages multiple aspects of data management, ensuring accurate and secure information flow throughout the (re)insurance value chain.
• Data Analysis: Gathers, processes, analyses, and derives actionable insights from varied or large sets of data relevant to the industry.

Essential Position Information:

• Hybrid role – Currently our hybrid model consists of 3 days in office (one of those days must be a Monday or a Friday) the other two days can be worked remotely.
• Employment Type – Permanent
• Working hours – Full time
• Applicants for this role must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we are

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

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

Learn more at axaxl.com.

What we offer

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides enterprising compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future.

Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see Sustainability at AXA XL.

The US base salary range for this position is USD 72,700 - 103,500. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. We also believe in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details about AXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2026.