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Underwriting Manager - Contingency, Media & Entertainment

London, UK

Sports, Media & Entertainment (UK & Lloyd’s)

The Underwriting Manager must possess broad technical expertise across Contingency, Media & Entertainment underwriting. Further, you will act as a senior contact for insureds and brokers and ensure strategic growth and development of the business in line with company objectives. You will be required to maintain visibility in the community, thereby reinforcing AXA XL’s brand. Travel to accomplish this objective is required. The UWM will support AXA XL’s cross-sell objectives by understanding capabilities across other lines of business and maintaining open communication with colleagues in other departments.

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?

• Underwrite high profile and complex UK/Global accounts, complying with underwriting guidelines, authorities, processes and strategy.
• Support and manage underwriting operations within the broader Sports, Media & Entertainment portfolio. This includes new business production and portfolio profitability management (including volatility management, technical rate strength, account pricing, etc.) in line with the Company’s business plan, strategy and guidelines.
• Lead, promote and develop appropriate relationships with brokers, clients, reinsurers and other market players, to develop a robust network and generate targeted business, as well as supporting AXA XL’s profile in the market.
• 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 sell processes and opportunities.
• Assist and deputise 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 enquiries, NBIs, coverage negotiations and policy wording).
• Impart your thorough working knowledge of underwriting principles, procedures and controls to support the development of team members.
• 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 in and contribute to meetings of underwriting, other technical committees and subject matter expert groups; ensuring clear communication and productive discussions.
• 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.
• Support business reporting and performance analysis, market research and analysis, develop in depth studies of specific topics where required.

You will report to Head of Sports, Media & Entertainment, UK & Lloyd’s

What you will bring

• Significant experience in technical underwriting and broker development
• Effective hands-on team leadership in accordance with AXA XL corporate values, demonstrating increasing responsibilities and knowledge of team motivation principles and practices
• Experience in portfolio management
• Knowledge of functionality of relevant systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills, combined with a robust work ethic
• Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication, including active listening skills, networking, marketing and collaboration, evidencing public speaking and presentation experience
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, producers and brokers
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task.
• Ability to lead in accordance with AXA XL Core Values and Culture
• Bachelor’s Degree and ACII (or equivalents) are preferred

What we offer

• 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

• 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.

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