AXA XL’s Cyber and Technology insurance team combines a culture of collaboration and innovation with underwriting expertise and forward thinking to deliver insurance solutions to address both the domestic and multinational exposures of North American based companies. Through our talented team and flat organizational structure, we can respond quickly with the knowledge and creativity to solve complex risks.

As an Underwriting Assistant, you will be a team player within the Cyber and Technology team and will perform critical tasks that directly support our underwriters. You will perform underwriting support activities associated with information gathering and account management for new business, renewals, and midterm changes. You will also prepare electronic files on behalf of the Underwriter regarding basic deal structuring, risk analysis, and quoting related to underwriting transactions (renewals, non-premium bearing midterm changes, etc.).

You will utilize your communication and relationship building skills as you work closely with other Underwriting Assistants across regional offices, Middle Office and Underwriting managers and interact directly with various business partners, including but not limited to, brokers, clients, finance, legal, claims and others in our XL Catlin global network. You will be engaged in ongoing development of your knowledge of commercial insurance related to your specialized line of business. After enjoying success in this role, when you're ready for your next challenge, this position has the potential to lead into other opportunities such as Senior Underwriting Assistant, Global Risk Specialist, Team Leader, or Underwriter. There are also positions in other AXA XL units such as Reinsurance, Actuary, IT, Premium Accounting, Data Integration and Global Quality.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Pre-underwriting activities, evaluating risk, and assessing completeness of the underwriting submission materials before underwriter is required to review.
• Acting as liaison and communicating directly with brokers and internal and external contacts on behalf of the Underwriters by maintaining accounts to ensure implementation progress, such as promptly returning phone calls/emails.
• Managing the workflow of multiple tasks and maintaining a detailed understanding of the status of various tasks owned by Underwriters, Brokers, Reinsurers, AXA XL internal network and Fronting Partners around the world.
• Proactively problem-solving to balance and manage client/broker expectations with internal service standards.
• Collaborating closely with Underwriters, Product Management, Legal and Regulatory as necessary to perform pre-bind activities and to confirm policy issuance instructions and manuscript wordings, regulatory notices, certificates, etc.
• Assessing when it is necessary and performing quality control of coding and issuance output to ensure accuracy of work (e.g. exposure bases, limits, coverage extensions, modifications, data entry, etc.).
• Creating and maintaining electronic file for accounts as required for Sarbanes Oxley and Internal Audit Guidelines.
• Potentially participating in projects where the Unit may be requested to provide Subject Matter Experts related to the Underwriting Support Unit.
• Utilizing the SalesForce platform, ensuring accurate and timely input of information critical to the needs of underwriting team for the purpose of work tracking, productivity and service delivery.

You will report to the Team Leader for Cyber and Technology.

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

• Bachelor's degree and some commercial insurance experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in policy issuance as well as knowledge of forms for products serviced.
• Administration of assigned accounts throughout the lifecycle.
• Collecting account and insured information for risk analysis by communicating directly with brokers on behalf of the underwriters.
• Experience with Salesforce platform.
• Client Service experience is a plus.
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel), Internet Explorer and Adobe Acrobat (or similar PDF conversion tool).
• Experience with standard office equipment (e.g., copier, fax, printer, scanner, etc.) and office practices (e.g., data entry, certified mail, task tracking, documentation, etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills in order to work effectively and professionally with diverse groups.
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proven prioritization and time management skills with accurate results.

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.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

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  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.

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 axaxl.com/sustainability

The pay range for this position is $ 46,500- $83,000. 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.