Energy & Construction Underwriting Team Leader

Energy & Construction Underwriting Team Leader

Milan, Italy

You will take the lead on all the key aspects of AXA XL Italy underwriting operations in Energy and Construction business within the Country in accordance with the regional and divisional guidelines.

This includes but is not limited to portfolio profitability, account pricing, portfolio rate change, renewal retention, marketing, new business production, development of staff and broker and client management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage directly underwriting activity for an assigned portfolio
• Develop the portfolio whilst maximizing profitability by making decisions and recommendations to assist in the development and control of profitable underwriting and monitoring of performance of products and/or schemes and portfolios in accordance with AXA strategy and business plan
• Lead and develop a team of Underwriters. Support the team by providing technical training and coaching on a day to day and, as required, more formalized basis.
• Execute departmental strategy and achieve P&L metrics.
• Support the business planning and forecasting process; monitor financial exposure and premium income to ensure it remains within set limits.
• Maintain awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims.
• Seek, identify and develop opportunities for profitable business with new and existing customers.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure that business needs are achieved and enhance the visibility on the market with brokers, clients, risk managers and account managers.
• Collaborate closely with Distribution Team by providing an effective and efficient service.

You will report to Property, Energy & Construction Underwriting Manager, Italy.

Desired Abilities and Skills

• Proven experience in underwriting Energy and/or Construction business within commercial insurance business. Experience in Property Underwriting activities will be a plus.
• Ability to tailor risk solutions and analyze complex risks.
• Strategic view and proactive market engagement with overview on local and international trends and dynamics.
• Communicate and work in Spanish and English.
• Leadership and people management skills. Act as a role model enhancing team’s commitment and engagement, take initiative to lead independently, as well as inspiring success and thrive talent and AXA culture.
• Excellent commercial, communication and influencing skills. Able to communicate effectively and partner with brokers and clients, as well as internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Financial acumen, including monitoring premiums, loss ratios, and portfolio performance.
• Ability to support business planning, forecasting, and cycle management.
• Ability to work in a changing environment and navigate the matrix organization.

What we offer

Inclusion

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 enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and 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.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.