Mid Market Existing Business Underwriter - P&C

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 P&C Existing Business 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 responsibilities: Underwrite Mid-Market P&C business profitably, accurately, and consistently, adhering to established underwriting practices and utilising available tools and appetite

Develop and maintain strong trading relationships with brokers through visits and large case liaison to maximise financial results and generate new business opportunities

Establish yourself as a trading expert with a panel of intermediaries, building confidence in the branch’s capabilities through engagement with our Underwriting Technical Centre

Participate in meetings with brokers and end customers to showcase AXA’s strengths and secure new business opportunities

Support loss ratio control by effectively implementing branch underwriting controls and monitoring account performance

Identify poorly performing accounts, investigate retention issues, and collaborate with senior underwriters to increase retention rates

Assist colleagues in building strong trading relationships with intermediaries to ensure a consistent and high-quality service delivery

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 three days a week (60%) away from home

Away from home means attending the office, 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: Robust trading capability with commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and the ability to build excellent broker relationships

Experience of dealing with P&C underwriting

Confident decision-maker with pragmatic approach and good numerical reasoning skills

Analytical skills with proven experience in account monitoring and action planning

Technical underwriting expertise in a composite insurance environment

Sound knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements

Excellent communication skills, risk assessment, and risk management abilities

CII / Dip CII qualifications 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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