Apprentice - Underwriting Assistant

XL CATLIN; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

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Job Description - Apprentice - Underwriting Assistant (12002670D20250317)

Job Number:

12002670D20250317

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Closing date for applications will be 20th April 2025

At AXA XL we solve today’s complex risks to drive tomorrow’s innovation. We see our careers with AXA XL as a chance to unleash our potential globally. Cultivate expertise. Collaborate constantly.

Joining AXA XL as an Underwriting Assistant is a great foundation step to launch your career within insurance. Whether you have some basic Insurance experience and are ready to take the next step up, want to change your direction within Insurance or are looking for your first step on the ladder, we have plenty of support available to help you take that next step. Starting your career can be a daunting adventure; at AXA XL, we have industry experts and a market-leading Underwriting Academy to support you on that learning journey.

This role is a hybrid role combining both time in our newly refurbished Ipswich office as well as remotely under our Smart Working initiative.

The primary purpose of the Underwriting Assistant role is to perform tasks supporting the existing Underwriting book of business, whilst developing the necessary skillset to liaise with key internal stakeholders.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

The role includes pre and post-bind processes within the Energy Underwriting business support unit, providing accurate and efficient processing of accounts, with quality service levels, ensuring the end-to-end process is fully compliant in accordance with AXA XL guidelines.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Working with Middle Office London Team to develop your knowledge of the class of business and the accounts written by:
1. Performing “Account Health Check” on renewal accounts
2. Performing Compliance and Sustainability checks on new and renewal business
3. Indexing (digital filing of documents against correct records)
4. Data entry and corrections. Calculation sheets
5. Premium reconciliations and amendments
6. Account and portfolio management and reporting tasks

What you can expect from us:

Full training in a supportive environment with clear and reasonable goals and expectations.

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

1. Minimum A-level standard of education or equivalent business experience
2. Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and maths skills
3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
4. Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
5. Proactive organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise work, using their own initiative and keeping one step ahead
6. Beneficial: experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and system data entry experience and processes

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.

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.

Location

Work Locations: GB-GB-Ipswich

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.