Underwriting Assistant, Chicago

Underwriting Assistant

Chicago, IL

Multiple Openings

Anticipated start date: September 28, 2026

On site interview days: week of August 17th, 2026

Application deadline: August 7th, 2026. Applications received after this date will be considered for our next Hiring Day initiative.

Please note that an in-person interview may be required as a part of the interview process.

As an Underwriting Assistant, you will support the Underwriting team and act as the 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 with Underwriting oversight. We will have opportunities supporting the following lines of business:

• Construction Primary Casualty
• Construction Wrap Up
• Middle Market
• Wholesale
• Wholesale - Property

The construction primary casualty team provides insurance solutions for large, complex construction accounts throughout the United States. This includes coverage for Workers Compensation, General Liability and Commercial Auto on both a guaranteed cost and large loss sensitive basis.

The construction wrap-up team focuses on centralized insurance solutions for project-specific and rolling programs that cover enrolled contractors under one policy for General Liability and Workers Compensation.

Middle Market insurance focuses on supporting mid?sized businesses, providing coverage across core lines including Property, Casualty, General Industries, etc.

Wholesale insurance operates primarily within the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market, focusing on more complex, specialized, and non?standard risks that fall outside traditional admitted markets.

E&S Property insurance operates within the Excess & Surplus (E&S) market, focusing on more complex, specialized, and non?standard risks that fall outside traditional admitted markets.

What you'll be doing

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Pre-underwrites, evaluates risk, and assesses completeness of the underwriting package before underwriter is required to review. Communicate directly with Brokers on behalf of the Underwriters to collect account and insured information necessary for risk analysis.
• Perform and apply knowledge of line of business specific product underwriting rules and/or guidelines for pre-analysis support of submission in preparation of further analysis for quoting stage.
• Collaborate effectively with Underwriters, Brokers, Reinsurers, and internal units within AXA XL to manage the status and workflow of multiple tasks and accounts.
• Communicate account status to ensure completion of outstanding subjectivities needed to execute policy issuance and premium collection as part of bound accounts.
• Develops initial pricing, basic coverage structuring, quotation, and binder packages of the risk on behalf of the underwriter. Calculate base rating and apply experience modifications as part of underwriting package completed by Underwriting Support Unit for Underwriter review.
• Manage the workflow of multiple tasks and maintain a detailed understanding of the status of various tasks owned by Underwriters, Brokers, Reinsurers, AXA XL internal network, and Fronting Partners around the world.
• Collaborate and correspond verbally and in written format with internal and external contacts across the world, keeping in mind differences in local language, time zones, and good local standard, to achieve a high level of service and meet client expectations.
• Utilizing the SalesForce platform, ensuring accurate and timely input of information critical to the needs of underwriting team for the purpose of work tracking, productivity and service delivery.
• Potentially participating in projects where the Unit may be requested to provide Subject Matter Experts related to the Underwriting Support Unit.
• Assessing when it is necessary and performing quality control of coding and issuance output to ensure accuracy of work (e.g. exposure bases, limits, coverage extensions, modifications, data entry, etc.).
• Collaborating closely with Underwriters, Product Management, Legal and Regulatory as necessary to perform pre-bind activities and to confirm policy issuance instructions and manuscript wordings, regulatory notices, certificates, etc.

What you'll bring

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

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree, or some related insurance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Robust interpersonal skills in order to work effectively and professionally with diverse groups
• Proven prioritization and time management skills with accurate results.
• Organizational, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel), Internet Explorer and Adobe Acrobat (or similar PDF conversion tool).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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 Inclusion & Diversity at AXA XL | AXA XL. 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