Underwriting Assistant

Scottsdale, AZ • Multiple Openings • Anticipated start date: 10/26 • In-person interview may be required as part of the process.

About the role

As an Underwriting Assistant, you will support the Underwriting Team and act as the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts. You will perform front-to-end activities throughout the life cycle of renewal and prospect accounts—from submission to expiration—with underwriting oversight. Opportunities are available supporting the following lines of business:

• Middle Market - Excess Casualty: Focuses on coverage that provides additional liability protection beyond primary policies for mid-sized businesses, including both Umbrella and Excess policies.

Responsibilities

• Pre-underwrite, evaluate risk, and assess completeness of the underwriting package before underwriter review.
• Communicate directly with brokers on behalf of underwriters to collect account and insured information necessary for risk analysis.
• Apply knowledge of line-of-business-specific product underwriting rules and guidelines to support pre-analysis of submissions in preparation for quoting.
• Collaborate with underwriters, brokers, reinsurers, and internal units to manage the status and workflow of multiple tasks and accounts.
• Communicate account status to ensure completion of outstanding subjectivities needed for policy issuance and premium collection.
• Develop initial pricing, basic coverage structuring, quotation, and binder packages on behalf of the underwriter.
• Calculate base rating and apply experience modifications as part of the underwriting package for underwriter review.
• Manage workflow of multiple tasks and maintain detailed understanding of task statuses across underwriters, brokers, reinsurers, and internal partners globally.
• Collaborate and correspond verbally and in writing with internal and external contacts worldwide, accounting for differences in language, time zones, and local standards.
• Utilize SalesForce to ensure accurate and timely input of information critical for underwriting team productivity and service delivery.
• Participate in projects as a subject matter expert for the Underwriting Support Unit when requested.
• Perform quality control of coding and issuance output to ensure accuracy (e.g., exposure bases, limits, coverage extensions, modifications, data entry).
• Collaborate with underwriters, product management, legal, and regulatory teams to perform pre-bind activities and confirm policy issuance instructions, manuscript wordings, regulatory notices, and certificates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or related insurance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Robust interpersonal skills to work effectively and professionally with diverse groups.
• Proven prioritization and time management skills with accurate results.
• Organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), Internet Explorer, and Adobe Acrobat (or similar PDF conversion tool).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

About the company

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. We provide re/insurance solutions for mid-sized companies, multinationals, and individuals, reinventing coverage through a comprehensive capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and an agile, inclusive workforce. We partner with those who move the world forward.

Benefits

• Inclusion & Diversity: AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and fosters an inclusive culture. Initiatives include:
  • Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability, and inclusion, with 20 chapters globally.
  • Robust support for flexible working arrangements.
  • Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits.
  • Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index and a signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter.
• Total Rewards: Competitive compensation and personalized, evolving benefits covering health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial security, including:
  • A competitive retirement savings plan.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities to hone skills and advance careers.
• Sustainability: AXA XL’s 2023–2026 strategy, “Roots of resilience,” focuses on:
  • Protecting natural ecosystems and increasing biodiversity awareness.
  • Addressing climate change through a net-zero strategy, innovative insurance products, and thought leadership.
  • Integrating ESG considerations into internal processes, training, and governance.
  • Volunteering and charitable giving programs, including Matching Gifts, Volunteering Leave, and the annual Global Day of Giving.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this position is USD 60,600 – 86,200. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, and location.