Underwriting Hub Deputy Manager

Job Description:

Underwriting Hub, Deputy Manager
Location: Dublin
XL Insurance Company SE (XLICSE) is a wholly owned subsidiary within AXA XL and provides the main insurance company platform for AXA XL within Europe and Asia Pacific, operating through an international network of branches, subsidiaries and third party fronting partners. We currently have branches across Europe in France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Ireland and the Netherlands writing insurance business.
We are looking for an individual to be based in Dublin, with the ability to manage a diverse and complex portfolio of insurance business, generated by traditional London Market distribution sources.
AXA XL writes a substantial portfolio of EU business in the UK which relies upon Freedom of Services. This portfolio is very diverse including Property, Casualty, Specialty and Professional Lines; and written through multiple distribution sources (wholesale, retail, delegated authority etc). The ability to write this portfolio is potentially jeopardized by Brexit. One of AXA XL's solutions for this business is to leverage our European insurance Carrier (XLICSE) based in Dublin.
To support this business we are recruiting for the position of an Underwriting Hub Deputy Manager, to be based in Dublin. The Underwriting Hub Deputy Manager will work with our UK underwriting teams to review new and renewal business (which has historically been written onto our UK legal Entities), and assess for alignment with XLICSE's business plan and risk appetite.
The Underwriting Hub Deputy Manager will receive support from our London based team including: broker and distribution relationship; technical Underwriting and Pricing support; operational support in respect of booking, document production and credit control. The Underwriting Hub Deputy Manager will have ultimate authority to bind risks on behalf of XLICSE.
DISCOVER your opportunity
What will your essential responsibilities include?
· Supporting adherence to the Underwriting protocols and processes to be adopted in support of produced and incoming business.
· Assessing whether new and renewal submissions are aligned with XLICSE's business plans and risk appetites.
· Binding risks on behalf of XLICSE.
· Overseeing the portfolio of risks in terms of underwriting performance and aggregate management.
· Reporting out on the incoming portfolio to the XLICSE Underwriting Committee.
· Engage with UK Regional Product Leaders to discuss P&L, identify drivers and understand performance versus plan. Proactively enable communication with BU CUO LT if significant impact upon BU P&L
· Identify/report operational risks/issues and drive/guide corrective action
· Get involved in divisional/BU/other transformational efforts that impact Dublin Hub functions
· Maintain business delivery and continuity
You will report to the Head of Transversal Underwriting Management
SHARE your talent
We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
· Experience in either underwriting or underwriting governance, ideally across multiple underwriting disciplines.
· A good knowledge of different EU insurance markets.
· Ability to focus on both underwriting individual risks as well as portfolio management.
· Ability to work in a collaborative manner across geographical boundaries with our London underwriting teams, and broader AXA XL network.
· Ability to engage fully at the XLICSE underwriting committee, both in respect of the incoming portfolio as well as the broader XLICSE business.
· Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
· Eagerness to get things done and take responsibility for action
FIND your future
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 strong 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
Inclusion & Diversity
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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can 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 benefits
* 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. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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 Sustainability at AXA XL