Senior Underwriting Assistant- General Property

Senior Underwriting Assistant

Scottsdale, AZ I Chicago, IL I USA

The Senior Underwriting Assistant will be an integral member of the Property Individual Risk team by providing support within established performance standards and priorities. The Senior Underwriting Assistant is responsible for providing Underwriters with information necessary to make prudent underwriting decisions and to support the underwriting lifecycle from submission through issuance.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• High interaction and coordination with underwriting, as well as other functional areas such as, Accounting and Actuarial.
• Conduct preliminary analysis on all incoming Property Facultative IR Direct and Broker submissions and perform account clearance based on underwriting information
• Responsible for indicating clearance hits to appropriate underwriters
• Cleanse, validate and prepare catastrophe model exposure data results
• Create Google maps for the specified key locations
• Formulate answers to questions, reviewing the risk file, and other documentation as needed; disseminate or explain information, take direction, and resolve catastrophe modeling results
• Familiarization and operation of the various facultative underwriting systems
• Manage the workflow of multiple tasks and maintain a detailed understanding of the status of various tasks
• Assist underwriters with the issuance of binders, certificates, and endorsements into the Destiny IR system
• Responsible for ensuring all documents are maintained in the electronic file and adhere to audit standards
• Review client company closing documents and/or policies and discuss changes with underwriters
• Act as a technical expert by providing training to less experienced Underwriting Assistants
• Assist managers and underwriters in the preparation and distribution of information for various reports
• Responsible for monitoring account receivables and assist accounting dept with reconciliation
• Participate in User Acceptance testing on system enhancements prior to deployment within the production environment
• Aid in special projects and assignments, as assigned

You will report to Operations Lead, Property, Multinational Incoming.

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We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• College Degree Preferred
• Some to moderate technical experience in an insurance/reinsurance company (Reinsurance preferred)
• Good working knowledge of catastrophe modeling
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word). Some Power Point helpful
• Robust organization, prioritization, and time management skills, as well as outstanding customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

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 Sustainability at AXA XL .

The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 62,600 - 99,000. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual's skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues' pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details aboutAXA XL' s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.