Underwriting Development Program- Associate Underwriter; Wholesale

Underwriting Development Program - Associate Underwriter;
Wholesale

Ready to kick start your career? Join AXA XL as an Associate Underwriter and embark on a comprehensive Underwriting Development Program designed to build your expertise in insurance. Throughout this program, you will gain hands‑on experience, participate in industry‑specific training, and explore emerging trends. You’ll develop essential business skills through interactive workshops—all while being mentored by experienced professionals. This unique opportunity is crafted to accelerate your growth within the underwriting field and prepare you for a successful career in insurance.

Our Wholesale Solutions team at AXA XL, poised for growth in the dynamic world of Excess and Surplus lines, offers an innovative environment that has been unlocking the future since 1978. We build new products, serve our wholesale partners with excellence, and expand geographically.

As an Associate Underwriter, you will support the Underwriting team and act as the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts. The Associate Underwriter will perform front‑to‑end activities throughout the life cycle of renewal and prospect accounts from submission to expiration with Underwriting oversight. This program will launch in June/July of 2026.

• Pre‑underwrites, evaluates risk, and assesses completeness of the underwriting package before an underwriter is required to review; communicates directly with brokers on behalf of the underwriters to collect account and insured information necessary for risk analysis.
• Performs and applies knowledge of line‑of‑business specific product underwriting rules and/or guidelines for pre‑analysis support of submission in preparation of further analysis for quoting stage.
• Develops initial pricing, basic coverage structuring, quotation, and binder packages of the risk on behalf of the underwriter; calculates base rating and applies experience modifications as part of underwriting package completed by Underwriting Support Unit for underwriter review.
• Collaborates effectively with underwriters, brokers, reinsurers, and internal units within AXA XL to manage the status and workflow of multiple tasks and accounts.
• Communicates account status to ensure completion of all tasks, including premium collection as part of bound accounts.
• Corresponds verbally and in written format with internal and external contacts across the country, keeping in mind differences in time zones, to achieve a high level of service and meet client expectations.

• Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Robust collaborative skills in a fast‑paced team‑centric environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal, presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to demonstrate critical thinking, decision making, and problem‑solving skills.
• A bachelor’s degree is required.

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. By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data‑driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, we empower delivery of top client service across all lines of business—property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

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. Our inclusive culture enables business growth and is critical to our success. We have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.

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