Casualty Risk Consultant

**Casualty Risk Consultant (Construction, Mining and Energy)**

Sydney or Melbourne, Australia

At AXA XL we solve today's complex risks to drive tomorrow's innovation. We see our careers with AXA XL as a chance to unleash our potential globally. Cultivate expertise. Collaborate constantly. Analyze deeper. Dream bigger.

Using your background in construction or mechanical engineering, as a Casualty Risk Consultant you will be responsible for providing technical analysis on liability related exposures and risk improvement consultation to AXA XL's large commercial customers, to positively impact their loss ratio and to deliver value that influences the insurance buying decisions. Your primary focus will be the successful execution of technical consulting services to Underwriters with a focus on accounts in the Construction, Mining and/or Energy sectors. Furthermore, you will support Underwriters and Client Development Leaders in building and maintaining effective and efficient Client and/or Broker relationships to identify opportunities for profitable growth.

You will be based in our Sydney or Melbourne office, however our Smart Working initiative offersa hybrid way of working, combining both remote and office working.

**DISCOVER your opportunity**

What will your essential responsibilities include?

**Underwriting & Client Support**
- Provide Underwriters with desktop assessments on General and Product Liability risks/exposures, with a focus on construction and mining related accounts, to ensure consistent and satisfactory risk selection and client retention.
- Accompany Underwriters or Client Development Leaders to Client and Broker meetings to develop effective and efficient relationships, to understand their needs and identify new and/or emerging risks.
- Build and maintain relationships with designated accounts/companies of the Underwriting Units.
- Support Underwriters as well as Client Development Leaders during the acquisition phase to demonstrate AXA XL's technical risk assessment abilities.
- Support the Claims department on technical issues.
- Conduct research into relevant industry topics and present findings through written reports or presentations.
- Demonstrate industry and insurance knowledge within dedicated practice groups.

**Product & Product Development Support**
- Develop an industry-specific expert knowledge in the defined segment.
- Enhance Casualty Risk Consulting's visibility in the market through participation in Broker market events and seminars, to promote our capabilities and of the wider AXA XL enterprise.

You will report to the Risk Engineering Regional Manager.

**SHARE your talent**

**SHARE your talent**

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

- Degree, preferably postgraduate, qualification in Construction/Civil Engineering or Process Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and/or Environmental Engineering
- Business experience in the construction, mining and/or energy or risk consulting industries
- Business experience in Environmental Liability desirable
- Industry knowledge and experience of risk assessment processes and tools e.g. HAZOP, FMEA etc.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Responsiveness and service commitment - both internally and externally

**Additional qualifications / skills**:

- Knowledge of Health & Safety principles and related legislation in Australia
- Data analytics and modelling experience
- Experience of presenting technical industry insights to internal and external customer bases

Experience in the insurance industry is desirable but not essential for this role as full training will be provided.

**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.

**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