Underwriting Assistant, Commercial Bond

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity & inclusion

Inclusive workspace

Job summary

AXA XL is seeking an Underwriting Assistant in Commercial Bonds to support the underwriting lifecycle from submission to policy issuance. You will gather data from Brokers and Clients, prepare policy documentation, and assist with pricing inputs while ensuring compliance and data quality.

This hybrid role requires collaboration with underwriters, reinsurers, and cross-functional teams, driving process improvements and AI-enabled efficiency across the underwriting process.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting support and risk analysis.
• Strong customer service and regulatory compliance awareness.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Provide underwriting support for Commercial Bonds to enable prudent risk selection and policy administration.
• Manage end-to-end underwriting activities across submission, review, issuance, and renewal under guidance.
• Gather, validate, and organize data from Brokers, Clients, Reinsurers, and others for risk analysis.
• Prepare policy documents (binders, endorsements, notices) and assist with pricing inputs and coverage structuring.
• Maintain accurate electronic files and ensure audit/regulatory compliance.
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and elevate issues timely.
• Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Support renewal prep and process improvements; participate in testing when applicable.
• Develop AI acumen by using approved AI/automation tools to boost efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Agility

Growth Mindset

Cross Functional Collaboration

Customer Service

Compliance & Regulation

Planning & Organization

Data Analysis

AI Acumen

Data Governance

Job description

Where you will work

Underwriting Assistant in Commercial Bonds supports the underwriting lifecycle from submission through policy issuance by acting as the owner and facilitator of assigned accounts. This role translates broker and client information into clear, complete risk analyses and underwriting packages, and collaborates with Underwriters, Brokers, Reinsurers, and cross-functional partners (e.g., Product, Claims, Risk Control, Compliance) to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant outcomes. The role combines robust analytical and customer service skills with a commitment to data quality, regulatory compliance, and the adoption of AI-enabled tools that enhance efficiency, insights, and customer value.

Commercial Bonds:

Guarantee contractual, legal, or regulatory obligations and protect affected parties if those commitments are not met.

What you will be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Provide underwriting support for Commercial Bonds, enabling prudent risk selection and efficient policy administration.
• Manage end-to-end underwriting activities across submission, review, issuance, and renewal/expiration 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, regulatory requirements, 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 continuously develop AI acumen by utilizing and adopting approved AI and automation tools to enhance underwriting support processes, improve customer outcomes, increase efficiency, and contribute to continuous process improvement.

You will report to the Operations Manager.

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

• Customer Service : Delivers the service consistently as per the customers’ needs, building relationships and identifying evolving needs
• Compliance & Regulation : Navigates and upholds adherence to legal standards, industry regulations, and internal policies governing the (re)insurance sector.
• Planning and Organization : Sets clear objectives, plans, and maintains focus to stay on track

Technical Skills

• Data Analysis : Gathers, processes, analyses, and derives actionable insights from varied or large sets of data relevant to the industry.
• AI Acumen : Demonstrates an understanding of the basics of AI, including prompt engineering, and identifies opportunities where AI can be used or optimized to improve results.
• Data Governance and Control : Manages multiple aspects of data management, ensuring accurate and secure information flow throughout the (re)insurance value chain.

Essential Position Information

• Hybrid position – 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

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 54,500 - 90,500. 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.