Permanent in Zurich, Switzerland or Paris, France.
What You’ll Be Doing
Under the direction of an assigned manager and in accordance with established procedures, you will underwrite and maintain profitable new and renewal business, exercising resilient judgment based on comprehensive knowledge of policy form terms and conditions and coverage intent. You will also increase market share, visibility, and solidify our position as a leader in the marketplace by participating in marketing activities, maximizing group efficiency, maintaining morale, and providing quality service to internal and external customers.
- Analyze, evaluate, and underwrite highly complex and/or high‑volume reinsurance risks, and develop customized coverage solutions.
- Develop innovative and sophisticated contract structures to meet specific client requirements for large and specialty risks; prepare and document quotes and contract documents, ensuring quality and compliance with all standards.
- Establish, maintain, and expand key client and broker relationships in our core European markets at the decision‑maker level; lead negotiations in important client meetings; determine terms and contract details to sustain strategic partnerships.
- Actively shape new and strategic business opportunities; strategically manage the client portfolio with a focus on sustainable profitability and risk diversification; develop concepts to optimize the business and risk structure.
- Proactively interface with Claims, Operations, and Risk Consulting; actively manage cross‑functional and international projects.
- Submit proposals for new, complex product solutions; collaborate on and support further development or changes within your area of responsibility, including internationally; depending on the line of business, this may also include in‑house product development.
You will report to the Head of Property Facultative International Re.
What You’ll Bring
Required Skills and Abilities
- Several years of professional underwriting experience within the (international) commercial (re‑)insurance sector, specifically in the property line, or comparable experience at a brokerage firm or in the industry; expertise in large commercial risks, specialty risks, and facultative reinsurance; extensive experience in placing international programs; very good knowledge of policy wording, product development, and insurance law.
- Fluent command of English; highly proficient working command of German; French or any additional European language is a plus.
- Outstanding skills in managing an underwriting portfolio, including pricing, calculation, and risk assessment, to strategically steer portfolio performance.
- Excellent sales and commercial acumen with a passion for growing the insurance business; exceptional aptitude for numbers and analytical skills to drive sustainable growth.
- Extensive experience working with major industrial clients; highly resilient and professional in establishing, expanding, and maintaining long‑term strategic client relationships; excellent negotiation and persuasive communication skills for building sustainable partnerships in an international setting.
- Outstanding ability to analyze complex tasks in a structured manner, set priorities, and efficiently manage work processes.
- Exceptional teamwork skills to collaborate effectively in international, multicultural, and virtual teams and to devise sustainable solutions.
What We Offer
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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits include flexible working arrangements, enhanced family‑friendly leave benefits, and a competitive reward program covering health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial security.
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