Job Description:
Underwriting Technical Lead Motor, APAC & Europe
Madrid, Spain OR Paris, France
What you’ll be doing
What will your essential responsibilities include
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Participate with the APAC & Europe Head of Motor and Global CUO in developing and maintaining underwriting processes and guidelines.
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Perform Underwriting reviews, quality controls, SOA reviews, and other governance activities to support the local offices’ business.
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Foster collaboration and continuous improvement, especially by facilitating regular meetings in sharing knowledge and best practice between the local offices.
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Support and coordinate the implementation of Motor Data Quality culture across Underwriting, Claims, Credit Control, and Middle Office.
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In collaboration with the APAC & Europe Head of Motor, support the achievement of:
- the SMART appetite (segmentation) /deliberate portfolio construction for the Motor line of business.
- Key profitable growth initiatives (e.g. expanding the portfolio into new segments and countries, Benelux, Nordics, Spain, Italy - as applicable).
- the risk scoring process with the support of the Risk Consulting team to enhance portfolio management & risk selection.
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Develop & support the telematics project with AXA Group.
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Foster and support the culture of underwriting excellence and relentless product performance across the Motor Underwriting community.
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Act as a first point of contact and Underwriting Referral point for the APAC & Europe Underwriters in Motor when they require assistance outside their SOA. Assist the Underwriters in the referral process and Underwriting Excellence.
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Providing technical support and expertise to local underwriters among which with referrals and pricing.
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Contribute to reinforcing technical approach and formalizing knowledge through tools, guides and UW notices, improvement of standardized framework.
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Support the implementation of Motor Program policies & the interaction/efficiency with the network.
- Support the monitoring of the Quantemplate tool & any equivalent to get risk management data from the network. Ensure the timely update of the Countrypedia information when necessary.
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Support the APAC & Europe Head of Motor and Global CUO, through data analytics, in negotiating Reinsurance Treaty.
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Support Underwriting reporting’s requested by AXA Group, Global CUO, Risk Management etc.
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Support Pricing in terms of development of the Motor Pricing tool.
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Identify training needs and, in conjunction with the AXA XL Underwriting Academy, develop training programs to enhance technical skills within the Motor Underwriting community.
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Assist in onboarding new joiners across the Region on Underwriting processes and rules & guidelines.
You will report to the APAC & Europe Head of Motor.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who has the following abilities and skills:
- Senior professional with experience in the Motor fleet insurance market, preferably with some exposure to global program business, international or multi-jurisdictional markets.
- Proficiency English level. Other languages will be a plus.
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Technical underwriting ability with strong data and analytical awareness. Ability to analyse data effectively and draw actionable insights to support underwriting decisions.
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Commercial skills and market knowledge to contribute to the Business Unit’s Underwriting Excellence and profitable growth of the business, with some experience in working across different jurisdictions.
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Understanding financial reporting and performance metrics, with a willingness to develop expertise in transparent planning and reporting processes.
- Comfortable working with policy wordings and understanding their implications. Equally, with a broking or claims background.
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Good knowledge of processing, claims, and regional market dynamics.
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Leadership and influencing skills to drive as a Technical Leader for the Business Unit, Excellent communication skills, Project Management & Cross-Functional collaboration skills.
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Have a proactive attitude, demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and motivation to pursue excellence. Willing to travel and develop business relationship, enhancing the network and optimizing its potential as a key focus for driving the business’ profitable growth.
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Customer-focused and service-oriented mindset. Able to provide innovative solutions to client needs without compromising technical standards.
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 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.
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Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
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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.
Total Rewards
AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Who we are
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
