(Senior) Underwriter Specialties, Benelux

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Hybrid working mode

Our underwriting teams are what set us apart, with our experienced underwriting professionals using their specialised expertise to innovatively underwrite even the most complex risks. A rare and exciting opportunity is now available in the AXA XL team for an Underwriter to support and grow the department's insurance product in the Benelux region.

At the crux of this role is the ability to underwrite risks for the product line and support Brokers/Clients in understanding our product and finding tailor-made solutions for the individual Client. All with a chance to develop within the insurance industry in a supportive team led by experienced industry professionals.

DISCOVER your opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

Underwriting, managing, and growing the Event Cancellation / Contingency insurance portfolio in line with the business plan
Reviewing submissions, including policy wording, risk information, and financial reports, while conducting appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account
Developing the offering to this segment and executing on AXA XL International’s plans for the Benelux region
Actively supporting the Specialty underwriting team on the Fine Arts and Species side
Proactively advising, servicing and following up with clients on insurance and risk management matters, and actively identifying opportunities for cross-selling AXA XL’s products
Assisting in the introduction of new products where opportunities arise
Controlling the timely implementation of new and renewed accounts according to quality standards.
Maintaining awareness of all claims advised
Building and maintaining relationships with brokers and clients

You will be based in one of AXA XL’s offices in the Benelux and will report to the Underwriting Manager Specialties. The position requires limited travelling, both domestically and abroad.

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone with the following qualifications and skills:

Good knowledge of the insurance market and several years of experience working with relevant business lines within insurance or related industry
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
Ability to respond to a changing environment with flexibility and innovation
IT literacy, with moderate Microsoft Office package literacy as a minimum
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in English and Dutch. Knowledge of French is a plus
Passionate about doing business, negotiating, and driving growth in a competitive market.
Organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise while keeping both individual and team best interests in mind
A team player, able to work independently, with an open mind, and an ambition to learn and grow. Ability to train others and act as a mentor for more junior positions

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.

Learn more at axaxl.com

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 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

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Corporate Responsibility

At AXA XL our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the world’s most complex problems. From offering our expertise, products and services to help build more resilient communities, to advancing understanding and response to climate change, our strategy – Our Impact. Our Future. – aligns key issues that are pertinent to our business – climate, water and financial resilience - and contributes to AXA Group’s purpose to “Act for human progress by protecting what matters.”.

Climate: We’re reducing our carbon footprint, protecting ecosystems and exploring how our business can help build a better world.
Water: We’re developing water resilience where it is — and will be — needed most.
Financial resilience: We’re helping create opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, so they can be better prepared for unexpected changes.
Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as our “Hearts in Action” programs.

For more information, please see the Corporate Responsibility section on our website.