
Underwriting Assistant - Excess Casualty
AXA XL, Exton, PA, United States
Underwriting Assistant – Excess Casualty (Exton, PA)
As Underwriting Assistant, you will support the Underwriting team and act as the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts. The Underwriting Assistant will perform front‑to‑end activities throughout the life cycle of renewal and prospect accounts from submission to expiration with Underwriting oversight.
What You’ll Be Doing
Pre‑underwrites, evaluates risk, and assesses completeness of the underwriting package before an underwriter is required to review. Communicate directly with brokers on behalf of the underwriters to collect account and insured information necessary for risk analysis.
Perform and apply knowledge of line‑of‑business specific product underwriting rules and/or guidelines for pre‑analysis support of submissions in preparation of further analysis for the quoting stage.
Initiate basic coverage structuring, quotation, and binder packages of the risk on behalf of the underwriter. Calculate base rating and apply experience modifications as part of the underwriting package completed by the Underwriting Support Unit for underwriter review.
Collaborate effectively with underwriters, brokers, reinsurers, and internal units within XL Catlin to manage the status and workflow of multiple tasks and accounts.
Communicate account status to ensure completion of outstanding subjectivities needed to execute policy issuance and premium collection as part of bound accounts.
Manage the workflow of multiple tasks and maintain a detailed understanding of the status of various tasks owned by underwriters, brokers, reinsurers, AXA XL internal network, and fronting partners worldwide.
Collaborate and correspond verbally and in written format with internal and external contacts across the world, keeping in mind differences in local language, time zones, and local standards, to achieve a high level of service and meet client expectations.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree or related insurance experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Adept 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.
Salary range: USD $53,100–$84,000. Pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location.
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Pre‑underwrites, evaluates risk, and assesses completeness of the underwriting package before an underwriter is required to review. Communicate directly with brokers on behalf of the underwriters to collect account and insured information necessary for risk analysis.
Perform and apply knowledge of line‑of‑business specific product underwriting rules and/or guidelines for pre‑analysis support of submissions in preparation of further analysis for the quoting stage.
Initiate basic coverage structuring, quotation, and binder packages of the risk on behalf of the underwriter. Calculate base rating and apply experience modifications as part of the underwriting package completed by the Underwriting Support Unit for underwriter review.
Collaborate effectively with underwriters, brokers, reinsurers, and internal units within XL Catlin to manage the status and workflow of multiple tasks and accounts.
Communicate account status to ensure completion of outstanding subjectivities needed to execute policy issuance and premium collection as part of bound accounts.
Manage the workflow of multiple tasks and maintain a detailed understanding of the status of various tasks owned by underwriters, brokers, reinsurers, AXA XL internal network, and fronting partners worldwide.
Collaborate and correspond verbally and in written format with internal and external contacts across the world, keeping in mind differences in local language, time zones, and local standards, to achieve a high level of service and meet client expectations.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree or related insurance experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Adept 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.
Salary range: USD $53,100–$84,000. Pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location.
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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