Reinsurance Underwriter, International Casualty Unit (London or Zurich based)

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

AXIS Re

AXIS Re is a global Specialist Reinsurance Company dedicated to Casualty, A&H, Credit and Specialty Lines business. Our global scale combined with our agility sets us apart – allowing us to provide responsive and collaborative solutions for our clients.

International Casualty Unit

Our International Casualty Unit writes Motor, General Liability, Professional Lines and Cyber Treaty business and has a strong and established presence in EMEA, the London Market, APAC and Latam. High emphasis is put on collaboration with colleagues from other units (eg North American Casualty) and functions (Actuarial, Claims and Finance).

The Role

Responsibilities and duties:

• Originating and underwriting of International Casualty Treaty business pursuant to guidelines
• Negotiating treaty terms and conditions with brokers / clients
• Validating and drafting of wordings
• Managing and validating accuracy of treaty information
• Tracking of industry trends and analyzing of markets cycles
• Contributing to the development of market strategies and business plans
• Monitoring of aggregate commitments specific to the portfolio subsegments
• Developing and maintaining broker / client network including regular travel and client visits
  
  
  

Competencies Required

Technical Skills:

• University degree and at least 5 years of relevant reinsurance underwriting experience
• Proven competence in measuring exposure and understanding of pricing techniques
• Strong business development skills and commercial acumen
• Capability of defining and implementing business plans
• Thorough understanding of reinsurance structures and the needs they serve
• Solid understanding of statistics and financial analysis
• Fluency in English, good command in French an advantage
• High rigor and work ethics
• Ability to manage priorities under pressure and time constraints
  
  
  

Inter-personal Skills:

• Demonstrated skills in negotiating with counterparties
• Ability to foster and maintain client relationships
• Strong team player with ability to know when and how to work with colleagues in order to achieve the Casualty Unit’s objectives
  
  
  

Location

• London or Zurich