Underwriting Assistant

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom AXA Group Full time

Underwriting Assistant

London, UK

At AXA XL we solve today’s complex risks to drive tomorrow’s innovation. We see our careers with AXA XL as a chance to unleash our potential globally. Cultivate expertise. Collaborate constantly. Analyse deeper. Dream bigger.

The primary purpose of the Underwriting Assistant role is to support and contribute effectively towards the maintenance, servicing, retention and development of the existing Underwriting portfolio, whilst developing the necessary skillset to liaise with key internal and external stakeholders.

The role includes pre and post bind processes within the Political Risks & Trade Credit business unit, providing accurate and efficient processing of accounts, with quality service levels, ensuring the end-to-end process is fully compliant in accordance with AXA XL guidelines.

You will be based in our newly refurbished London office; however, we are excited to be implementing our Smart Working initiative in the coming months offering a hybrid way of working, combining both remote and office working. 

You will report to Nichola Barham, Operations Manager, Specialty

DISCOVERyour opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

·Assisting Underwriters in recording risk details on source systems; building broker relationships as required; developing knowledge of the class of business and the accounts written; retrieving data for Underwriters as requested, accurately and on time

·Liaise with Underwriters to ensure correct interpretation of data for accuracy and completeness

·Maintain underwriting documentation/files; keeping all documentation in order

·Liaise with the Credit Control team - answering queries, tracking and monitoring premium using core underwriting systems.

·Work with and build relationships with underwriting support functions to respond to regular control and exception reports, including data entry and ensure adherence to common standards across the business

·Work with underwriting team to develop requirements for statistical and insightful reports for Underwriting function

·Monitor renewal lists and co-ordinate as required

·Support delegated underwriting renewal process alongside underwriters, pricing, claims and governance

·Work closely with shared servicesto ensure accurate and timely service to our Underwriters and Clients

·Other ad-hoc duties and projects

SHARE your talent

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

·Minimum A-level standard of education or equivalent business experience

·Proficient use of Microsoft Excel with the ability to use VLookups/Pivots/formulae on a daily basis without guidance

·Computer literate – experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams would be advantageous

·System data entry experience and processes would be beneficial

·Rational approach to complex data

·Effective communicator

·Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills

·Accurate and exceptional attention to detail

·Excellent proactive organisation skills and ability to plan and prioritise work, using their own initiative and keeping one step ahead

FIND your future

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.

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