Client Distribution Lead

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Client Distribution Lead, Benelux Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid Working) An exciting position is now available in our Distribution team for a Client Distribution Lead with focus on Belgium and Netherlands

In this role you will actively managing and expanding client and broker relationships, drive profitable growth and retention by partnering closely with Underwriting and other internal stakeholders, while aligning AXA XL’s capabilities with clients’ and brokers’ risk management strategies

Through strategic account leadership, proactive market engagement, and the delivery of tailored, innovative solutions, you will strengthens AXA XL’s market positioning and enhances the company’s reputation across the Benelux region

What you’ll be DOING What will your essential

include

Lead strategic client and broker relationships across a portfolio of Benelux Strategic Accounts, driving long‑term value and engagement

Act as the client and broker advocate within AXA XL, ensuring needs are understood, prioritized, and effectively delivered

Drive profitable growth and retention through new business, renewals, and cross‑selling in close partnership with Underwriting

Own portfolio performance against retention, premium growth, and profitability targets while maintaining underwriting discipline

Coordinate underwriting, claims, and middle office teams to deliver seamless multi‑line and mono‑line client solutions

Leverage market insight and client feedback to shape solutions, enhance service quality, and continuously improve client experience

You will report to the Head of Distribution

BRING We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: Bachelor’s Degree preferred and equivalent experience, deep knowledge of the global and Benelux insurance markets (clients, brokers, and competition); extensive experience managing client and broker relationships and driving business development, with robust customer orientation and communication skills

Solid understanding of underwriting, insurance operations, and risk management, with the ability to analyze complex risks and translate them into client‑focused solutions

Proven track record of delivering profitable growth through strategic planning, execution discipline, and progress monitoring aligned with retention and profitability targets

Effective sales, negotiation, presentation, and senior stakeholder management capabilities, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across internal and external stakeholders

Entrepreneurial, results‑driven self‑starter with high levels of accountability, adaptability, and effectiveness in matrix, international organizations

Fluent in English and Dutch

Willingness to travel regularly across Belgium and the Netherlands

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

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

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

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We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence

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.