Assistant Underwriter Property

Job Description - Assistant Underwriter Property (78002240D20240207)

Job Description

Assistant Underwriter Property (

Job Number:

78002240D20240207 )

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Assistant Underwriter Property

Part of the AXA Group, AXA XL is the P&C and Specialty Risk division, specialized in managing complex industrial risks. We offer insurance coverage and services for medium-sized companies and multinationals, operating in over 200 countries.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Underwriter to join talented and ambitious team of Underwriters to continue to build the property book of business. You will interact with professionals and technical experts and learn working side by side to them, thrive within a vibrant organization that cares about its people and makes inclusion and well being a priority. Supported by a diverse community of individuals, you are able to do and feel your best.

As an Assistant Underwriter you will support the Underwriters in all tasks related to their daily activities, supporting the team in the portfolio management and maintenance of the accounts on tools and systems. As a strong team player you will assist the team in data quality assurance and continuous development of best practice. You will utilise your strong communication and relationship building skills as you work closely with the underwriters, clients, brokers and various functions and departments within the company.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Support the Underwriters on underwriting Delegated Authority business. Conducting research and data analysis pre-underwriting for renewals and new business.
• Preparing monthly reports and under guidance support the business in planning, forecasting and providing analysis and reporting on the portfolio to the team, internal and external stakeholders as required
• Assisting underwriters with administrative processing and requests. Including liaising with administrative teams to ensure the timely, accurate entry of information into the source systems and to ensure the success of operational processes. Developing an internal network for facilitating the transfer of information and data between functions and departments in order to service the requirements of the underwriters and clients.
• Assist the Property team in maintaining and developing their book of business while developing the necessary skill sets to accept risk in the underwriting of a profitable account.
• Attending internal and external meetings and events

You will report to Underwriter Manager, Property, Energy & Construction

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

• Little experience in insurance industry (company or brokerage) in P&C line of business
• Communicate and work in Italian and English
• Good command of MS Office, especially Excel
• Analytical thinking, performing fact and data-based analyses of situations or issues.
• Know how to operate with the data-flow provided by tools and media to extract relevant information and support decisions.
• Understands stakeholders’ needs and concerns and identifies points of agreement. Efficiently manages the interactions with other parties involved.
• Work in team with colleagues of different seniorities and expertise to achieve collective goals.
• Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation.

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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.

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 and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can 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

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.

• 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 axaxl.com/sustainability

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

Work Locations

Location

: IT-IT-Milano

Work Locations

: Milan-Via Berchet Via Berchet 2 Milano 20121

Job Field

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.

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