Underwriter Specialty

The way in which we approach specialty risks is unique in our industry. Discerning clients from all over the world appreciate the innovative and tailor-made solutions developed by our underwriters for risks related to Fine Art, Private Clients and Specie.

Are you looking for a working environment in which expertise and a proactive approach are highly valued, and teamwork is greatly encouraged? Then join our dynamic team and help us actively shape the future of Specialty.

**DISCOVER your opportunity**

What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Identifying and seizing business opportunities specifically related to Fine Art and (Ultra) High Net Worth Individuals ((U)HNWI)
- Advising and supporting distribution partners and customers on insurance solutions and risk management
- Reviewing customer submissions, calculating appropriate risk premium and drawing up insurance solutions tailored to customers’ needs
- Conducting risk visits together with brokers and AXA CH agents across Switzerland, identifying, analysing and evaluating site-specific risks
- Building long-term relationships with customers, brokers, and other AXA entities
- Collaborating across departments such as Underwriting, Claims and Finance
- Participating and supporting internal strategic projects

**SHARE your talent**

We are looking for a new team member. You will be provided with autonomy, empowerment, training and guidance where needed and appropriate to your level of experience:

- Professional experience in the insurance or art industry, ideally 5 years or more
- University degree in Art History, Economics or a related field, or a commercial apprenticeship
- Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, efficient and able to work independently by structuring the path forward
- Well-spoken and a communicative, confident and discrete manner towards clients and business partners
- Motivated and solution-oriented personality that thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and high energy environment
- Proficient in standard MS Office tools
- Linguistic proficiency in English and German and/or French

**FIND your future**

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.

How? By combining a strong and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

**Corporate Responsibility**

At AXA XL our approach to corporate responsibility (CR) is the same as our approach to business; constantly seeking to provide innovative solutions to the world’s most complex problems. From offering our expertise, products and services to help build more resilient communities, to advancing understanding and response to climate change, our strategy - Our Impact. Our Future. - aligns key issues that are pertinent to our business - climate, water and financial resilience - and contributes to AXA Group’s purpose to “Act for human progress by protecting what matters.”.
- Climate: We’re reducing our carbon footprint, protecting ecosystems and exploring how our business can help build a better world.
- Water: We’re developing water resilience where it is — and will be — needed most.
- Financial resilience: We’re helping create opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed, so they can be better prepared for unexpected changes.
- Hearts in Action: We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as our “Hearts in Action” programs.

For more information please see the Corporate Responsibility section on our website.

**Inclusion & Diversity**

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.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, while creating an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. _It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed._
- Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
- Named to the Diversi