Team Lead Middle Market Property

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Team Lead Middle Market, Property Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid) Our underwriting teams set us apart, our experienced underwriting professionals use their specialized expertise to underwrite even the most complex risks innovatively

An exciting position is now available in our Property, Energy and Construction team for a team lead to support the growth of the International Property insurance product in the Benelux region

As a Team Lead you guide the property underwriting team in the middle market segment

You will manage the property portfolio in this segment with your technical expertise on domestic business and international programs

You will be responsible for working within authority limits on assignments reflecting the expert degree of technical complexity and coordination under broad management direction

The position requires travelling

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

Manage the underwriting operations within the mid-market property portfolio

This includes, but is not limited to, portfolio profitability management, new business production and renewal retention in line with the Company’s business plan, strategy and guidelines

Underwrite international and domestic accounts within the middle market segment, new or existing accounts, complying with underwriting guidelines, authorities, processes and strategy

Lead, promote and develop appropriate relationships with brokers, clients, reinsurers, market players to build up a robust valued network and bring in targeted business

Portfolio Management of the book of accounts and how it interacts with the wider property portfolio

Represent AXA XL during external events/meetings and efficiently promote AXA XL values, capabilities and services

Work with other key departments and stakeholders to improve our internal cross-sale processes and opportunities

Maintain and develop strategic relationships and pipeline, acting as the escalation point for broking partners

Further develop our facility and MGA book of business in line with the GTM strategy and in close collaboration with other business lines and distribution

Assist and deputize for management, undertaking such duties as and when required

Lead, develop and manage a team of underwriters, acting as a referral point

Oversight on submissions including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports

Share your thorough working knowledge of underwriting principles, procedures and controls to support the development of team members

Control timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards and work in close collaboration with our back-office teams

Ensure client satisfaction as it relates to fulfilment of their insurance requirements

In coordination with other internal teams, determine appropriate reinsurance for risk placements

Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives within the key functions including Underwriting, Finance, Claims and Operations

Facilitate, participate and contribute to meetings of underwriting, other technical committees and subject matter expert groups; ensuring clear communication and productive discussions which lead to informed decisions

Assist in underwriting file reviews to ensure adherence to established principles, guidelines and procedures

Assist in the implementation of underwriting governance frameworks and ensure compliance with internal controls

Maintain awareness of all claims advised; support and provide input on settlement of claims advised

Support business reporting and performance analysis, market research and analysis, develop in depth studies of specific topics where required

You will report to the Underwriting Manager Property, Energy and Construction Benelux

What you will BRING We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Bachelor’s Degree preferred and equivalent experience in policy development and broker management

Advanced knowledge of the insurance market, property underwriting and sales experience, with recognized knowledge and abilities overall with property insurance

Ability to lead, coach and develop others in this segment

Fluent in spoken and written Dutch and English

Possess a high and extensive level of technical knowledge and skills

Able to apply business understanding and/or management experience to set direction within the segment or function

Excellent interpersonal skills, communication (including active listening skills), networking, marketing, and collaboration skills evidenced by public speaking and presentation experience

Passionate about doing business, negotiating and driving growth in a dynamic market

A natural business developer who enjoys being out in the market, with highly developed influencing and negotiation skills and a keen appetite for closing the deal

Attention to detail, good organizational skills and the poise to present to brokers and clients; ability to prioritize with both individual and the team’s best interests in mind

An early adopter mindset with a solution-oriented approach - ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation

A team player with an open mind, enthusiastic to learn and grow, and the ability to work self-directed

Who WE are 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 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 and 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

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