Underwriter, Cybersecurity Specialist

2 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AXA Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Risk Underwriter to join our team at AXA XL. As a Cyber Risk Underwriter, you will play a critical role in delivering a profitable underwriting service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review complex submissions, including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports, to determine the degree of risk for each account.
  • Calculate appropriate risk premiums by considering risk costs, reinsurance cessions, and underwriting and general administration costs, ensuring profitability.
  • Proactively advise, assist, and service clients on insurance and risk management matters to ensure satisfaction and fulfillment of their insurance requirements.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with brokers and clients to initiate opportunities for cross-selling and ensure account retention.
  • In coordination with other internal teams, determine appropriate reinsurance for risk placements on an excess of loss and quota share basis.
  • Support the business planning and forecasting process, monitor financial exposure within outlined limits, and ensure premium income remains within set limits.
  • Maintain awareness of all claims advised and provide input on settlement of claims.
  • Collaborate with underwriters, underwriting assistants, and management teams to achieve business objectives.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred, with equivalent experience in the relevant class of business.
  • Ability to perform tasks according to established procedures, with discretion to exercise judgment.
  • Use of analytical skills to identify and solve day-to-day problems in straightforward situations.
  • Marketing skills to plan for sales and business development, integrating various techniques, tools, and information to support profitable business growth.
  • Negotiation and sales skills to plan, structure, and conduct negotiations with brokers and clients to reach outcomes that gain support and acceptance.
  • Interpersonal skills to build excellent relationships with brokers, clients, and colleagues, improving personal profile and reputation within AXA XL and the broader market.
  • Strategy and planning skills to make underwriting decisions that fulfill business strategic plans and deliver results.
  • Industry knowledge to understand the insurance industry and specific product portfolios, positively impacting underwriting business by improving technical and functional knowledge.
About AXA XL

AXA XL is the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, known for solving complex risks. We combine 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.

We partner with those who move the world forward, offering innovative and flexible risk solutions. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity and diversity and inclusion enables business growth and is critical to our success.

We have a strong focus on sustainability, with a strategy called 'Roots of Resilience', which protects natural ecosystems, addresses climate change, and embeds sustainable practices across our operations.



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