Underwriting Manager – UK International Property

Overview

In this role you will lead and manage complex UK/global property underwriting, acting as a senior contact for insureds and brokers while supporting strategic growth. You’ll oversee portfolio profitability, drive cross-sell opportunities, and mentor a team of underwriters. You’ll engage with brokers, clients, and reinsurers to strengthen AXA XL’s market position and brand visibility.

Pay / Benefits

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Diversity Best Practices Index
• UK Women in Finance Charter
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Competitive Rewards

Responsibilities

• Underwrite high-profile, complex UK/global accounts in line with guidelines and strategy
• Support and manage property underwriting operations, including portfolio profitability, new business, and renewal retention
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, clients, reinsurers, and market players to generate targeted business
• Support portfolio management and cross-sale integration with other lines of business
• Represent AXA XL at external events to promote capabilities and services
• Enhance internal cross-sale processes and partnerships across departments
• Maintain strategic relationships with Global and Strategic broking partners and act as escalation point
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of underwriters and serve as a referral point
• Ensure timely implementation of new/renewed accounts per quality standards
• Share underwriting principles and controls with team members
• Coordinate with internal teams to determine appropriate reinsurance for risk placements
• Report to Head of International Property
• Contribute to short- and long-term business strategy as part of leadership

Key requirements

• Significant technical underwriting experience in Property
• Proven team leadership with demonstrated responsibility growth
• Strong communication, networking, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant systems
• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation
• Relationship-building with customers, producers, and brokers
• Effective time management and multi-tasking abilities

• leadership
• communication
• problem-solving
• Property underwriting expertise
• broker management
• portfolio management

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