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AXA

26d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You need 2+ years in risk acceptance, APA qualification, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of legislation and market trends. Authorization to work in Ireland/UK is required.
  • You will manage complex policy referrals, maintain underwriting rules, ensure service quality, handle complaints, evaluate competitors, support projects, and apply risk terms in daily operations.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in risk acceptance or another suitable role.
  • APA qualification is essential, CIP (desirable).
  • Being an underwriting expert with strong knowledge of relevant classes of business or relevant discipline.
  • Proven ability to develop additional expertise in a short timeframe.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and show a pragmatic and logical approach to decision making.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, market practices and trends in the external market.
  • Proven track record of delivery particularly in Risk Acceptance, Data Analysis or Customer Service in previous positions held.
  • As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorized to work in Ireland and/or the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

  • Handling complex technical referrals from staff on individual policies in classes of business such as Private Motor & Home Insurance.
  • Implementing and explaining reasons for decisions for general underwriting rules and procedures on all motor and property classes in ROI and NI, ensuring quality standards.
  • Maintenance and refinement of underwriting rulebooks for relevant classes.
  • Ensuring the delivery of excellent quality service to customers.
  • Supporting completion of Renewal Review process through DCC.
  • Responding quickly and effectively to technical queries and referrals from Brokers and SBU’s including Branch managers and Area Managers within agreed service level agreements.
  • Handling customer complaints effectively and liaising with the Claims Department for arbitration and court cases.
  • Evaluating competitors' risk acceptance and completing product benchmarking.
  • Supporting Pricing and Underwriting Management Team on Department and Cross-Functional projects.
  • Flexibility within the role to undertake other duties as assigned and participate in designated projects.
  • The operational application of underwriting and pricing terms in line with AXA Ireland's risk appetite.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Underwriter at AXA Ireland?

The primary role of the Underwriter is to support the implementation and development of AXA Ireland's underwriting strategy, including handling complex technical referrals and maintaining underwriting rulebooks.

What qualifications are required for this Underwriter position?

A minimum of 2 years of experience in risk acceptance or a suitable role is required, along with an APA qualification. A CIP qualification is desirable.

What classes of business will the Underwriter be working with?

The Underwriter will be working with classes of business such as Private Motor and Home Insurance.

Is there any flexibility in the working arrangements?

Yes, AXA Ireland offers flexible working arrangements, allowing employees to balance their time between home and the office.

How much of the week is expected to be worked away from home?

At least 40% of the week is expected to be worked away from home, with a transition to the majority of working time away from home starting in September 2025.

What kinds of projects will the Underwriter support?

The Underwriter will support the Pricing and Underwriting Management Team on departmental and cross-functional projects.

What does AXA offer in terms of compensation?

AXA offers a competitive salary with annual reviews, performance-based bonuses, a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, generous annual leave, employee discounts, and education support.

Is prior experience in customer service or data analysis necessary?

Yes, a proven track record in risk acceptance, data analysis, or customer service is important for this role.

What is AXA's stance on diversity and equal opportunities?

AXA is committed to equal opportunities, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, and considers applicants based on skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to protected status.

Are employees expected to handle customer complaints?

Yes, the Underwriter will be responsible for handling customer complaints effectively and liaising with the Claims Department for arbitration and court cases.

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Mission & Purpose

We always start with our customers. As one of the largest global insurers, our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters. Protection has always been at the core of our business, helping individuals, businesses and societies to thrive. And AXA has always been a leader, an innovator, an entrepreneurial company, fostering progress in all its dimensions. Our purpose also links back to the Group's roots. From the outset, AXA has been committed to acting as a force for collective good. From solidarity-based actions with AXA Hearts In Action to work on prevention issues with the AXA Research Fund and the fight against climate change, AXA has always been attentive to its social environment and embraced its responsibility as an insurer: responsibility for taking action upstream in order to better understand risks, with one goal in mind: to ensure better protection.