Senior Reinsurance Underwriter, International Casualty

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

AXIS Re

AXIS Re is a global Specialist Reinsurance Company dedicated to Casualty, A&H, Credit and Specialty Lines business. Our global scale combined with our agility sets us apart – allowing us to provide responsive and collaborative solutions for our clients.

International Casualty Unit

Our International Casualty Unit writes Motor, General Liability, Professional Lines and Cyber Treaty business and has a strong and established presence in EMEA, the London Market, APAC and Latam. High emphasis is put on collaboration with colleagues from other units (eg North American Casualty, Lloyd’s Casualty) and functions (Actuarial, Claims and Finance).

The Role

Responsibilities and duties :

Account underwriting : Originating and underwriting of International Casualty Treaty business pursuant to guidelines

Strategy development : Definition of market strategies and business plans

• Portfolio management : Management of portfolio, exposure and risk accumulation control, monitoring of aggregate commitments specific to the portfolio subsegments

Marketing and stakeholder relationship management : Fostering of relationships with brokers and clients including regular travel and client visits

Market monitoring : Tracking of industry trends and analyzing of markets cycles

Team development : Actively contribute to the shaping and development of expertise and best practices within the team

Brand promotion : Positively represent the unit, division and company brand.

Competencies required

Technical requirements :

University degree and at least 10 years of relevant reinsurance underwriting experience

Excellent International Casualty market knowledge

Strong business development skills and commercial acumen

Capability of defining and implementing business plans

Ability to be lead point of contact with brokers / clients

Fluency in English, good command in other languages an advantage

High rigor and work ethics

Ability to manage priorities under pressure and time constraints

Inter-personal requirements :

Strong existing industry network

Demonstrated skills in leading negotiating with counterparties

Ability to foster and maintain client relationships

Strong team player with ability to lead and train more junior colleagues

Location

Zurich or London