Underwriter Casualty

vor 3 Wochen


Zurich, Schweiz AXIS Insurance Vollzeit

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

AXIS Re

AXIS Re is a global Specialist Reinsurance Company dedicated to Casualty, A&H, Credit and Specialty Lines business. Our global scale combined with our agility sets us apart - allowing us to provide responsive and collaborative solutions for our clients.

International Casualty Unit

Our International Casualty Unit writes Motor, General Liability, Professional Lines and Cyber Treaty business and has a strong and established presence in EMEA, APAC and Latam. High emphasis is put on collaboration with colleagues from other units (eg North American Casualty) and functions (Actuarial, Claims and Finance).

The Role

Responsibilities and duties:
- Underwriting assessment of International Casualty Treaty business (Motor, General Liability, Professional Lines) pursuant to underwriting guidelines- Negotiating treaty terms and conditions with International clients- Validating and drafting of wordings- Managing and validating accuracy of treaty information- Analyzing of markets and developing of market strategies and business plans- Monitoring of aggregate commitments specific to the portfolio subsegments- Company representation and client engagement including regular travel and client visits- Participation in the collective training of co-workers and promotion of technical skills

Competencies required

Technical Skills:
- University degree and at least 5 years of relevant reinsurance underwriting experience- Competence in measuring exposure and understanding of basic pricing techniques- Thorough understanding of reinsurance structures and the needs they serve- Solid understanding of statistics and financial analysis- Microsoft 365 software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) competence- Fluency in English and French, good command in other languages an advantage- High rigor and work ethics- Ability to manage priorities under pressure and time constraints

Inter-personal Skills:
- Clear and demonstrated skills in negotiating with counterparties- Ability to foster and maintain client relationships- Strong team player with ability to know when and how to work with colleagues in order to achieve the Casualty Unit’s objectives



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