(Senior) Underwriter Engineering/Construction – Reinsurance

ph3(Senior) Underwriter Engineering/Construction – Reinsurance (80-100%) /h3 pZurich, Switzerland /p pAs an Underwriter within our Engineering Construction team, you will play a vital role in assessing and underwriting a broad range of construction and engineering treaties. Depending on your experience, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute at both a technical and strategic level—whether you are an accomplished professional or an emerging leader looking to further develop your expertise. /p pYou will be responsible for independently analyzing complex risks, developing tailored underwriting solutions, and supporting the growth of a profitable and well-balanced portfolio. Your insights will help shape risk assessments, treaty structures, and policy wording, ensuring alignment with our risk appetite, guidelines, and strategic objectives. /p pIn addition, you will collaborate closely with clients, market partners, and internal teams, providing guidance and support that enhances our risk management standards. For more experienced candidates, there will be opportunities to mentor junior underwriters, contribute to process improvements, and take on leadership responsibilities in underwriting initiatives. /p h3What You’ll Be Doing /h3 ul liSupport the underwriting of construction and engineering treaties through independent analysis and comprehensive risk assessment of client submissions, including understanding risk structures and exposures. /li liDevelop and formulate quotations, pricing, and underwriting approval documents, ensuring prompt processing of slips and policy wordings. /li liHelp grow and maintain a profitable in-force book by identifying new opportunities and effectively managing renewals. /li liCollaborate closely with team members, actuarial functions, client advocates, market leaders, and operational units to ensure cohesive and effective underwriting processes. /li liConduct risk analysis considering cedent exposures, lines of business, and geographic factors; identify and evaluate exposures to ensure adherence to limits and risk management frameworks. /li liContribute to the development and enhancement of exposure management and reporting tools, supporting the ongoing improvement of risk monitoring processes. /li liUtilize actuarial tools and work collaboratively with regional and global teams to analyze, assess, and price risks accurately. /li liAssist in producing comprehensive and accurate data reports, supporting strategic decision-making. /li liAnalyze internal reports, loss runs, and financial data, conducting research to evaluate the risk profile of each account. /li liStructure deals, define policy conditions, and manage capacity in alignment with underwriting guidelines and our risk appetite strategy. /li liSupport the development of best practices in underwriting and risk assessment, mentoring junior team members where appropriate, and sharing expertise to foster team growth. /li /ul h3What You’ll Bring /h3 pWe’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills: /p h3Required Skills And Abilities /h3 ul liSeasoned professional in Construction and Engineering or Energy treaty underwriting /li liFluent in English and German. Any additional European language an advantage /li liRobust level of technical underwriting experience /li liExcellent analytic and risk assessment skills /li liEffective interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate within a team /li liCreative problem-solver and analytical thinker who can demonstrate adaptability and accuracy, along with sharp numerical and logical skills and an ability to make critical decisions using own judgment /li liOutstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workloads /li liAbility to perform under pressure, especially during the busy renewal season /li liThrives when working in a dynamic environment and can adapt to changes with ease /li liPuts the team's interests before their own and fosters a positive and inclusive team environment /li liLoves to be empowered and feels comfortable taking decisions and managing multiple priorities /li liRobust marketing, negotiation and presentation skills /li liWilling to work in a flexible environment and to travel /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 h3Inclusion /h3 pAXA 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. /p ul liFive Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. /li liRobust support for Flexible Working Arrangements /li liEnhanced family-friendly leave benefits /li liNamed to the Diversity Best Practices Index /li liSignatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter /li /ul h3Total Rewards /h3 pAXA 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. /p pWe’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. /p h3Sustainability /h3 pAt 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 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. /p h3Our Pillars /h3 ul liValuing 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. /li liAddressing 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. /li liIntegrating 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. /li liAXA 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. /li /ul pFor more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability. /p h3Who We Are /h3 pAXA XL, the PC 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. /p pHow? 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. /p pWith an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward. /p pLearn more at axaxl.com /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr