Senior Insurance Underwriter

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom AXA Group Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Underwriter to join our team at AXA Commercial. As a Senior Underwriter, you will play a critical role in managing the profitability and income of our Manchester commercial team, owning the financial results for designated accounts and brokers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Present propositions for larger Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate risks, leveraging industry knowledge and technical underwriting expertise.
  • Work with Trading Underwriters to negotiate coverage, wordings, and pricing that differentiate AXA to meet customer needs.
  • Develop and manage a robust pipeline of Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate qualified growth opportunities, ensuring effective management and realization.
  • Lead and fully embed the large case management process for new business.
  • Develop and build collaborative broker relationships, taking full ownership for the generation and placement of profitable commercial business from self-sourced.
  • Underwrite profitable new business, in line with AXA established underwriting controls and practices, and act as a referral point in branch across New Business and, at times, renewals.
  • Develop and maintain a quality distribution strategy and communication plan with key influential brokers to ensure financial KPIs are achieved.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the development and success of the Manchester commercial team. As a Senior Underwriter, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of technical underwriting scenarios, develop your skills and expertise, and make a significant impact on the team's profitability and growth.

What We Offer

  • Competitive annual salary dependent on experience.
  • Annual company and performance-based bonus.
  • Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions).
  • Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary).
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave.
  • AXA employee discounts.
  • Gym benefits.



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