Senior Underwriter Property
Se nior Underwriter Property
Milan, Italy
Joining AXA XL as an experienced Underwriter you will leverage your specialized expertise to underwrite even the most complex risks with a tailor-made and innovative approach.
In your Senior underwriting role you will be responsible for writing complex new and renewal business for the product line, working with brokers and clients in support of the profitable growth of the portfolio in line with the agreed Business Plan, as well as developing high quality levels of relationships with brokers, clients and internal functions.
This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity regime.
What You’ll Be Doing
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Underwrite complex new and renewal Property risks using specialist technical expertise.
- Manage and develop the product-line portfolio in line with the Business Plan, profitability targets and underwriting strategy.
- Assess complex submissions, financial information, loss records, inspection reports and policy wording.
- Determine appropriate pricing, terms and conditions, considering risk exposure, reinsurance and underwriting costs.
- Drive profitable growth through business development, effective negotiation and broker engagement.
- Build strategic relationships with key brokers, clients and internal stakeholders.
- Identify cross-selling opportunities and support the retention of key accounts.
- Monitor portfolio performance, premium income, financial exposure and emerging risks.
- Contribute to business planning, forecasting and portfolio strategy.
- Provide expert underwriting input on complex claims and settlement decisions.
- Operate in accordance with applicable regulatory and governance requirements.
You will report to the Underwriting Manager Property, Italy
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
- Advanced Property underwriting experience with a solid record of profitable portfolio management.
- Deep technical knowledge of complex Property risks and the insurance market.
- Effective business development and commercial negotiation capabilities.
- High level of underwriting judgement, autonomy and decision-making.
- Ability to analyse complex information and make timely, data-driven decisions.
- Excellent broker, client and stakeholder relationship management.
- Ability to influence outcomes and contribute to portfolio strategy.
- Collaborative approach and ability to support less-experienced colleagues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English
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 axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. 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 competitive
Milan, Italy
Joining AXA XL as an experienced Underwriter you will leverage your specialized expertise to underwrite even the most complex risks with a tailor-made and innovative approach.
In your Senior underwriting role you will be responsible for writing complex new and renewal business for the product line, working with brokers and clients in support of the profitable growth of the portfolio in line with the agreed Business Plan, as well as developing high quality levels of relationships with brokers, clients and internal functions.
This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity regime.
What You’ll Be Doing
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Underwrite complex new and renewal Property risks using specialist technical expertise.
- Manage and develop the product-line portfolio in line with the Business Plan, profitability targets and underwriting strategy.
- Assess complex submissions, financial information, loss records, inspection reports and policy wording.
- Determine appropriate pricing, terms and conditions, considering risk exposure, reinsurance and underwriting costs.
- Drive profitable growth through business development, effective negotiation and broker engagement.
- Build strategic relationships with key brokers, clients and internal stakeholders.
- Identify cross-selling opportunities and support the retention of key accounts.
- Monitor portfolio performance, premium income, financial exposure and emerging risks.
- Contribute to business planning, forecasting and portfolio strategy.
- Provide expert underwriting input on complex claims and settlement decisions.
- Operate in accordance with applicable regulatory and governance requirements.
You will report to the Underwriting Manager Property, Italy
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
- Advanced Property underwriting experience with a solid record of profitable portfolio management.
- Deep technical knowledge of complex Property risks and the insurance market.
- Effective business development and commercial negotiation capabilities.
- High level of underwriting judgement, autonomy and decision-making.
- Ability to analyse complex information and make timely, data-driven decisions.
- Excellent broker, client and stakeholder relationship management.
- Ability to influence outcomes and contribute to portfolio strategy.
- Collaborative approach and ability to support less-experienced colleagues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English
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 axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. 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 competitive