Property Underwriter, Brooklyn

Sydney, New South Wales

With offices located throughout Australia, Brooklyn Underwriting is a highly accomplished underwriting operation that has been operating for over two decades and is a division of AXA XL.  Brooklyn’s insurance products are customised, market-specific solutions that are supported by specialist underwriting teams with recognised experience in Property, Casualty, Financial Lines, Marine and Specialty. Brooklyn is an award-winning underwriter aiming to deliver only the best to our ever-growing customer base.

The role requires a significant focus on underwriting mid-market accounts in line with established strategy and guidelines. You will work with the Northern Region Property Manager to develop and execute strategic initiatives that support profit, growth, retention, and customer service objectives.

You will be responsible for working within your underwriting authority limits and empowered to contribute to the growth of the Property portfolio in line with the Australian Property business plan. The role requires interaction with other areas of the business, including claims, distribution and other lines of business. You will also build and maintain relationships with our strategic broker partners.

This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland’s Fitness and Probity regime.

What you’ll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service at all times through all communication forms (phone, email, in person)
• Achieve individual new business target whilst adhering to underwriting authority, compliance and underwriting guidelines.
• Grow and retain existing renewal portfolio for accounts allocated by Underwriting Manager.    
• Conduct underwriting assessment of new business submissions and set Terms & Conditions in accordance with underwriting guidelines and philosophy.
• Entering information into the underwriting systems and documents
• Administration of broker platforms including quoting, renewal generation and midterm alterations of new and existing policies.   
• Develop existing and grow broker relationships through regular visitation, business development initiatives, conference and expo attendance and education/training. Maintain distribution network and cross promote different products within the business. 
• Positive engagement with all internal stakeholders including Property counterparts within the broader AXA XL group, claims, actuaries and middle office.

You will report to Northern Region Property Underwriting Manager.

What you will BRING

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience in ISR Commercial Property Underwriting
• Graduate certification is preferable and/or ANZIIF Diploma qualified (or something similar)
• Keen attention to detail and problem-solving ability, with a clear understanding of the technical requirements of the role of an underwriter.  Ability to put forward well-reasoned arguments based on research and logic.
• Self-starter and comfortable taking ownership for own work with the ability to work both independently and as part of a close team.  Enthusiastic and always accountable.
• Displays effective communication skills and can present both internal/external on a range of topics whilst being adaptable to the needs of a particular situation.
• Eagerness to be involved in product and strategy development across the business.
• Ability to travel as required by the business.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word and PowerPoint).

Who WE are

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.

Learn more at axaxl.com

What we OFFER

Inclusion

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 enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and 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

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity.  AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

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 ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action:  We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.