Mid Market Commercial Underwriter - Fleet

About AXA: AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them

As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance

We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence

AXA Commercial protects businesses, from multinationals to micro start-ups, giving them the confidence to thrive

Job overview: Join our team in Ipswich as a Fleet Underwriter and play a vital role in driving trading results

You’ll be responsible for effectively underwriting large commercial risks within your authority, focusing on mid-market cases, while building and nurturing strong broker relationships that align with our branch objectives

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional underwriting expertise and fostering key partnerships, this is the opportunity for you to make a real impact Key

: Underwrite existing business profitably and accurately, adhering to established practices and governance using available appetite and tools

Gather information, understand policy wordings, industry trends, and assess risks to determine appropriate premiums based on technical pricing

Develop credibility with brokers and customers through effective questioning, understanding their needs, and designing tailored solutions

Build influential relationships externally and internally, responding promptly to broker demands and keeping them informed of relevant activities

Strengthen trading relationships with brokers via visits and large case management to maximize financial results

Establish yourself as a trading expert, collaborating with intermediaries and engaging with the Underwriting Technical Centre to build confidence

Lead and participate in meetings with brokers and clients to showcase AXA’s capabilities and secure new business opportunities

Support loss ratio management by implementing underwriting controls, investigating poorly performing accounts, and increasing retention through targeted actions

Work arrangements: At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team, and our customers

You'll work at least 60% of your week away from home, at our office location in Ipswich, visiting clients or attending industry events

We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition

Your skills & experience: Strong technical commercial fleet underwriting expertise in a composite insurance environment

Demonstrates strong trading capability, including commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and the ability to build and maintain robust broker relationships

Pragmatic and confident decision-maker with good numerical reasoning and analytical skills, experienced in account monitoring and action planning

Sound knowledge of legislative and regulatory

for insurance, including treating customers fairly, and a good understanding of the commercial fleet insurance market

Good organisation and planning skills, enabling effective workload management and strategic decision-making

Proven experience in risk evaluation, with the ability to develop and implement effective risk management strategies

Capable of building credibility and trust with brokers and clients through professional communication and technical expertise

Cert CII / DIP

are desirable

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom

This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years

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We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics

If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge

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We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date. #LI-Hybrid