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AXA

Global insurer offering life, property, casualty

Director P&C Corporate Underwriting Property

UnderwritingUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeBrussels, Belgium

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree or equivalent experience is required; preference is given to candidates with engineering, architecture, or law backgrounds.
  • Substantial technical expertise and broad practical experience in Property insurance are required.
  • Good knowledge of Dutch, French, and English is required.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills are required, including the ability to interpret complex issues and translate them into a clear strategy.
  • The candidate should be able to challenge existing procedures and working methods and proactively propose improvements.
  • People-management, coaching, and communication skills are required to manage direct reports and teams and guide their personal development.
  • Flexibility and the ability to lead projects are required.
  • The candidate must combine technical understanding with commercial negotiation and assertive communication skills to defend the interests and profitability of the Property portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement technical, commercial, and operational policies for the Property Mid-Market department, based on the multi-year strategic plan.
  • Define and implement underwriting policies for the respective insurance products in line with guidelines and predetermined profitability requirements.
  • Grow market share and optimize profitability in the respective insurance branches and sectors.
  • Support product development in collaboration with the product management department.
  • Lead selected projects that support strategic and operational objectives.
  • Coordinate and interact with AXA XL on joint underwriting, AIS, and fire business in the Netherlands.
  • Discuss and validate more complex underwriting cases.
  • Participate in Group initiatives in the Property field and interact frequently with Group risk management.
  • Lead and participate in internal and external audits related to existing delegations.
  • Participate in negotiations with prospects and major accounts with significant financial exposure.
  • Attend external meetings, including Assuralia and ANPI, to promote company interests and support a positive company image in coordination with the commercial team.
  • Protect clients' technical and commercial interests in coordination with the commercial, claims, and prevention teams.
  • Provide tailored services for clients and brokers.
  • Actively follow up with and engage top clients in the portfolio.
  • Promote AXA Belgium through events and roadshows to develop business and build loyalty among the broker network and B2B clients.

About the Company

AXA

Global insurer offering life, property, casualty

AXA is a global insurer and asset manager that provides life, health, and property and casualty insurance, as well as related financial services. Its products work by customers paying insurance premiums in exchange for coverage against risks; AXA pools risk across many policyholders, prices premiums based on risk, and pays claims when events occur, while also offering investment and retirement products through its asset management arm. The company has grown through large acquisitions, giving it a wide geographic footprint and a diverse mix of personal, commercial, and specialty insurance offerings. This scale and breadth set AXA apart from many competitors, alongside a long history of strategic mergers that expanded its reach to customers around the world. AXA’s goal is to be a leading global insurer and asset manager, delivering financial protection and long-term value to customers and stakeholders.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1816

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