Underwriter, Brooklyn Financial Lines - Melbourne, Australia - XL CATLIN

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Underwriter II, Brooklyn Financial Lines

Melbourne, VIC

This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime.

With offices located throughout Australia, Brooklyn Underwriting is a highly accomplished underwriting operation that has been operating for over two decades. Brooklyn's insurance products are customised, market-specific solutions that are supported by specialist underwriting teams with recognised experience in Property, Casualty, Financial Lines, Marine and Specialty. Brooklyn is an award winning underwriter aiming to deliver only the best to our ever growing customer base.

This role encompasses technical underwriting in achieving new business targets within underwriting authority, build and maintain broker relationships and promoting new/existing product business. The successful candidate will have solid technical knowledge and skills in product & industry and encompass a degree of influence, autonomy and business acumen.

Our culture reflects inclusivity, collaboration and our four core values of courage, integrity, One AXA and customer first.

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What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service at all times through all communication forms (phone, email, in person)
• Achieve individual new business target whilst maintaining strict adherence to underwriting authority and underwriting guidelines issued.
• Grow and retain existing renewal portfolio including administration of all renewals months allocated by Underwriting Manager.
• Review of new business submissions, loss runs, conduct research and underwriting assessment to determine degree of risk for each account and appropriate risk premium to charge.
• Administration of broker platforms including quoting, renewal generation and mid-term alterations of new and existing policies.
• Develop existing and grow new broker and authorised representative contactsthrough regular visitation,business development initiatives, conference and expo attendanceand education/training.Maintain distribution network and cross promote different products within the business.
• Positive engagement with all internal stakeholders including casualty counterparts within the broader AXA XL group, claims, actuarys and middle office.
• Development and build upgrades of online portal including requirements scoping, pricing and competitor analysis and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Collaboration with AXA XL Casualty on Tier 2 broker strategy and implementation of agreed marketing and visitation actions.

You will report to Underwriting Manager.

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

• Graduate certification is preferable and/orANZIIF Diploma qualified (or something similar)
• Minimum 3 years experience in the insurance sector working with Liability underwriting, BDM and/or development underwriting roles.
• Keen attention to detail andproblem-solving ability, with a clear understanding of the technical requirements of the role of an underwriter. Ability to put forward well-reasoned arguments based on research and logic.
• Self-starter and comfortable taking ownership for own work with the ability to work both independently and as part of a close team.Enthusiastic and always accountable.
• Displays effective communication skills and can present both internal/external on a range of topics whilst being adaptable to the needs of a particular situation.
• Eagerness to be involved in product and strategy development across the business.
• Ability to travel as required by the business.
• Desirable Skills – advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint).

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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.

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

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

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AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.