Senior Underwriting Assistant
@ AXA XL

Toronto, ON
CA$85,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 8 hours ago

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Job Description

As Senior Underwriting Assistant at AXA XL, you will support the Underwriting team by managing assigned accounts through their full lifecycle from submission to expiration. You will pre-underwrite, evaluate risk, and assess the completeness of underwriting packages before the underwriter's review. Additionally, you will communicate directly with Brokers to collect necessary account information for risk analysis.

What You Will Be Doing

Your responsibilities include:

  • Pre-underwriting and risk evaluation
  • Communicating with Brokers, Underwriters, and Reinsurers
  • Developing initial pricing and basic coverage structuring
  • Managing workflow and account tasks globally
  • Coordinating with multiple internal and external contacts to ensure policy issuance and premium collection

What You Will Bring

Required skills include a Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience, robust interpersonal skills, effective prioritization, time management, and strong organizational abilities.

About AXA XL

AXA XL, a leading provider in the P&C and specialty risk space, innovates re/insurance solutions for mid-sized companies to multinationals. They leverage data-driven insights, advanced technology, and a diverse, inclusive workspace.

Inclusion & Total Rewards

AXA XL is committed to an inclusive culture, flexible working arrangements, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits program that covers health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial security.

Sustainability

The company is dedicated to sustainability, protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and integrating ESG practices across all operations.

Key skills/competency

  • Underwriting
  • Risk Evaluation
  • Insurance
  • Pricing
  • Workflow Management
  • Broker Communication
  • Account Management
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
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How to Get Hired at AXA XL

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research AXA XL's culture: Review mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight underwriting and risk evaluation experience.
  • Detail your accomplishments: Emphasize workflow management skills.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice scenario-based underwriting questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review underwriting guidelines and frameworks.
Practice risk evaluation case studies.
Familiarize with insurance software tools.
Update knowledge on pricing models.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in high-pressure situations.
Explain prioritization of conflicting tasks.
Discuss handling communication across cultures.
Share experiences in process improvement.

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