Senior Technical Underwriter – AXA Ireland
AXA Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Underwriter to support our Commercial Property and Casualty business. Reporting to the Commercial Technical Underwriting Manager, you will implement underwriting standards and act as an expert in relevant business classes aligned with our risk appetite.
Key Responsibilities
* Document risk appetite for each class of business and continuously review it.
* Produce clear reports with findings and recommendations on products, underwriting footprint and market opportunities.
* Identify new product or process opportunities that strengthen underwriting rules and improve customer experience.
* Manage responsibility for smaller non‑material classes of business/product/scheme offerings.
* Review and develop product wordings to adapt to changes in the trading environment and AXA Group requirements.
* Engage with reinsurance colleagues and providers to maintain required coverage levels.
* Collaborate with AXA Group entities to share expertise and leverage organisational capabilities.
* Use portfolio analysis to identify areas of concern and develop action plans.
* Develop and deliver underwriting training programs on product features, acceptance rules, rating and risk appetite.
* Work with trading, underwriting and claims teams to ensure effective implementation of underwriting standards.
* Lead cross‑functional projects and act as the underwriting subject matter representative.
* Serve as the point of referral for complex technical queries from multiple stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Minimum 6 years’ experience in a risk acceptance and rating environment.
* CIP qualified; MDI or ACII desirable.
* Proven decision‑making on a wide range of technical underwriting scenarios.
* Strong relationship‑building skills with a track record of delivery.
* Excellent negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills.
* Analytical and numerical reasoning ability.
* Sound understanding of the insurance market and AXA’s Commercial product suite.
* Experience working in teams with a record of delivery.
* Customer‑advocate mindset with awareness of underwriting impact on customer journeys.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Finance and Sales
* Industry: Insurance
* Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
* Work arrangement: Majority of the week away from home; some office attendance required.
Legal and Eligibility
This role is an allocated Controlled Function under the Fitness & Probity Regime, requiring enhanced background screening. You must be eligible and authorized to work in Ireland. The recruitment campaign supports permanent, temporary and extension positions. To apply, click the Apply button on our careers page.
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