Background
AXA Insurance is one of the largest general insurers in the UK and underwrites a broad range of products for individuals and businesses. Products are distributed primarily through brokers and corporate partners, with a growing presence in the direct market through its website www.axa.co.uk and Swiftcover, the 100% online insurance provider. This is a North West regional role. Ideally you will be be based at our Commmercial Partner Centre, operating out of Bolton.You could be based at our central Manchester office if this works better both for you and for AXA. You will be an experienced Trading/Technical Motor Fleet Senior Underwriter operating within the North West Regional Fleet in a dynamic and vibrant environment. The team controls over £20m GWP. Working with fellow Senior Underwriters you will play a key part in renewal retention and in driving new business conversion across the region.
The role
The main purpose of this job is to; - Underwrite commercial risks from a designated panel of intermediaries within agreed authority levels, to achieve profitable growth in line with Company and branch objectives.
- Provide a reference point and training for technical underwriting and product knowledge within the branch.
Key Accountabilities are to; - Underwrite new and existing business profitability, accurately and in line with established Underwriting practice.
- Maintain and develop business relationships with intermediaries.
- Actively encourage generation of profitable new business.
- Respond to customers requests for information.
- Complete the Managing Underwriting procedure for a panel of Underwriters within the Branch.
Skills, knowledge and behaviour
- Progress towards ACII/Qualified ACII.
- 'A' Level or equivalent education.
- Strong Interpersonal/communication/sales/negotiation skills.
- Technical product knowledge.
- PC/mainframe systems/keyboard skills.
- Team focused.
- Effective time management skills.
- Mentoring/coaching skills.
- Training skills.
- Networking & Relationship building skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of the market.
- Good influencing skills and ability to work with senior managers.
Additional Information
- Annual bonus Scheme - typically 6% of annual basic salary.
- Joint contribution ('money purchase') pension scheme.
- 25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days by 5th year of service.
- Flexible benefits scheme.
- Interest free season ticket loan scheme.
- Internal promotion policy.
- Structured personal development.
Contact Details - Carolyn Pilkington, Trading Underwriting Manager, 01204 815740, carolyn.pilkingtonaxa-insurance.co.uk
- Simon Brinson, Resourcing Partner, 07974 833035, simon.brinsonaxa-insurance.co.uk
Please ensure that your application is completed and officially submitted on-line no later than the closing date. Successful applications will be acknowledged by email.
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