Underwriter - International Pricing

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Underwriter to join AXA Global Healthcare within our International Large Corporate Pricing team. The team is an integral part of the new AXA Global Healthcare company, pricing international healthcare schemes within AXA. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to progress their career within pricing/underwriting, in a role that is both challenging and rewarding.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You’ll work at least 40% of your week away from home, either at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for the risk assessment and underwriting of our International large corporate healthcare schemes and will provide technical pricing support to the sales account managers and international Partners for new business quotations and renewals.
• Manage the pricing and overall profitability of a portfolio of international business whilst also maintaining accurate records of pricing activity and negotiations with internal and external clients.
• To be successful in this role, you will need to liaise regularly with the retention and new business teams and build strong working relationships with them, as well as working with many other departments.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

Qualifications

We know that some candidates, may be discouraged from applying if they don’t meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA, but you’re not sure you tick every box we’d still encourage you to apply.

What we’re looking for:

• Knowledge of the International PMI market and general commercial awareness.
• Ability to build strong relationships with developed influencing and negotiation skills.
• Able understand any potential risks to our business.
• Numerically articulate with excellent attention to detail.
• Well versed in identifying trends in data, a true problem solver.
• Advanced organisational skills and highly efficient.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years.

What we offer

At AXA Global Healthcare, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary of £28,400
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 3 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Gym benefits

To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long term health condition or disability and require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to ruth.tennant@axa-uk.co.uk.

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About AXA

With a presence in over 60 countries, and 165,000 employees serving the needs of 107 million customers, AXA is big.

But never too big to care for every single person who works here. So when you join us, we promise to put our collective might behind you and your career.

You’ll work in an open and supportive environment where you’ll be developed, challenged and encouraged to move around to achieve even bigger and better things – nationally and internationally. You’ll learn directly from senior leaders, from the best in our business. And you’ll enjoy real responsibility, really early on.

Every large company today talks about supporting diversity and inclusion. But at AXA, these values form an integral part of everything we do. For us, it’s about bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being 100% themselves at work and delivering outstanding service to everyone – regardless of difference.

Proud to be part of the AXA Group, AXA – Global Healthcare specialise in supporting the healthcare needs of globally mobile citizens, around the world. From a routine medical checkup to a lengthy hospital stay, individuals and businesses have relied on the global support and protection we offer, for more than 55 years. Today, we support members living in more than 200 countries from our global hubs in the UK, Europe, Asia, India, USA and Middle East.