Underwriting Assistant

**Underwriting Assistant**

**XLICSE, India Reinsurance Branch**

Mumbai, India

XLICSE is an Ireland domiciled insurer with branches throughout the EU, as well as Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and India. It primarily writes property, casualty and specialty insurance and facultative reinsurance for large national and multinational corporations and leading insurance companies. XLICSE is part of AXA XL (a division of AXA group) which also operates in several jurisdictions worldwide.

Having obtained the certificate of registration from IRDAI to operate as a reinsurance branch located in Mumbai in 2017, the branch is well positioned to effectively develop and service clients of AXA XL in India.

As 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. The Underwriting Assistant will be engaged in ongoing development of his/her knowledge of commercial insurance related to his/her specialized line of business.

**DISCOVER your opportunity**

What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Proactive engagement, providing support to various underwriting business and ensuring:

- information received is understood and complete in order to process policies
- the administrative processes for the end to end policy lifecycle are run efficiently to support internal and external stakeholders for new and renewed accounts
- data quality and compliance with internal standards & guidelines and statutory requirements
- Ensure timely and complete documentation of underwriting files for traceability and audit purposes
- Work collaboratively with the offshore shared services team to ensure timely requests of quotes, name clearance and accurate binding of quotes and other adhoc tasks.
- For global programs, the role holder would work across different geographies and product lines to set up and administer large global programs.
- Assist with collection of unpaid premiums.
- Foster positive relationship with internal/external counterparts to get a mutual understanding of their needs
- Timely and accurate updates on monthly and adhoc reporting
- Any other projects or adhoc tasks assigned by Operations Lead or Manager from time to time

You will report to the Underwriting Manager with a secondary reporting line to Operations Lead Singapore.

**SHARE your talent**

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

- At least diploma and/or hold relevant insurance certification or is studying to achieve their certification
- Able to communicate effectively, provide guidance and seek input from internal and external stakeholders in a fast paced environment

**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 comprehensive 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.

**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, and create 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 Diversity Best Practices Index
- Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

**Sustainability**

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

- ** Valuing nature**:How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient eco