Underwriting Assistant

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.

What will you do in this role?

Data Entry and Quality Control:

- Administers accurate and timely input of data onto the relevant systems (SICS and AXIS Re internal “Compass”) i.e. premium/conditions/endorsements/quotes/renewal entries and manages own workload appropriately
- Responds positively when data quality issues are identified within his/her work, and takes corrective actions in a timely manner
- Consistent high quality preparation of submission data and ad hoc reports
- Compares wordings/slips and prepares them for signature
- Maintains, organizes and completes underwriting filing system (paper and electronic)
- Audit: provides auditors with files, responds to queries and provides evidences for any entries made in the system
- Supports various month close procedures as directed
- Participates/Supports the manager in projects
- Conferences: helps the head of the team to organize meetings with clients/brokers

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You:
We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have (skills and abilities):

- Good verbal and written English communication skills; any other language is a plus (preferably Spanish, French and/or German)
- Good understanding of statistics and interest in numbers
- Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure and time constraints
- Ability to work independently
- Strong team player
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain strong internal client relationships, internally and externally
- Strong analytical skills required
- Strong IT flair (MS Office)
- Accurate and diligent working approach with high flexibility
- Motivated to continuously improve skill set
- Negotiation skills are an advantage

What we prefer you to have:

- High school diploma; university degree and/or industry related certification advantageous
- At least three years experience in the reinsurance industry
- SICS experience is an advantage