Underwriting Assistant Specialty

Underwriting Assistant Specialty

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Hybrid Working

Our Operations team is the operational center of our Benelux business, supporting our underwriting teams and external stakeholders such as brokers and clients, and continuously improving operational processes.

We are currently seeking an Underwriting Assistant for Specialty (e.g. Marine, Fine Art and Specie) to join the Operations team, with responsibility for supporting the effective underwriting of our business lines. Our field of operation is across the Benelux, mainly in the Netherlands and Belgium.

You will report to the Operations Lead.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

· Act as a key point of contact for clients, brokers and other external parties (e.g. co-insurers, co-reinsurers, AXA XL’s worldwide network partners) for the administration and follow-up of our domestic and international business

· Work in tandem with underwriters to ensure insurance solutions are correctly administered into our systems

· Actively participate in improving the way we operate (e.g. continuous improvement of our processes, provide structured feedback to guide central team on how to improve our technology)

· Verification of prepared policy documents, invoices, premium and maintain data and systems updated

· Provide clear feedback and reporting to clients/brokers/internal partners regarding the status of insurance contracts (e.g. issuance, booking, outstanding premiums, instructions towards network partners)

· Monitoring of the premium flows with clients, broker, co-insurers and reinsurers

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these qualifications and skills:

· Bachelor’s degree, or some insurance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Previous experience in an underwriting support position, preferably from global program business

· IT literacy, Microsoft Office package literacy as a minimum (Word & Excel). Interest & or advanced knowledge in data analytics greatly appreciated (e.g. data processing, visualisation)

· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English and Dutch. French appreciated.

· Proactive approach and desire to learn and grow

· Knowledge of insurance products, preferably Specialty (Marine, Fine Art & Specie, Contingency)

· Well-developed social skills, ability to communicate and network with people on all levels

· Attention to detail and system entering

· Excellent organizational, problem-solving, prioritization and time management skills with accurate results

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, responsive to underwriters, brokers, bureaus, and fronting partners in a respectful timely manner

· Strong dealing with ambiguity and cope with uncertainty skills, able to navigate in a complex environment

· A team player, able to work independently, with an open mind and with an ambition to grow in this position

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 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

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 axaxl.com/sustainability

Schedule: Full-time