Insurance Senior Credit Underwriter

Senior Underwriter, Political Risk & Credit

We invent the new to help the world move forward. Come be a part of our inspiring team and help create the future.

As a Senior Underwriter, Political Risk and Credit, you’ll deliver profitable underwriting services to global clients and prospects on behalf of the Americas region. You will apply deep risk insight to structure and price coverage, manage exposures, and build outstanding client and broker relationships. Your contributions will help expand our political risk and credit insurance capabilities across the portfolio.

Underwrite a pipeline of new transactions and service a portfolio of existing transactions and develop new business aligned to business unit goals; design and manage underwriting strategies for political risk and credit lines within your portfolio.

Represent AXA XL in client meetings with senior executives and brokers, delivering clear, credible risk insights.

Assess and price risk across the full spectrum of credit and political risk transactions, with a particular focus on project and structured credit, development and impact finance and multicounty political risk insurance programs; Participating in internal transaction triage and assessment discussions on individual risks contributes to the refinement of underwriting standards and policy wordings.

Maintain up-to-date expertise on products, markets, sanctions, export controls, and regulatory requirements to better identify hidden risks for clients.

Promote AXA XL expertise by participating in industry events and leading client/broker discussions on risk.

Ensure compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines, legal requirements, and policy terms.

Support business planning and forecasting; Monitor advised claims and providE input on settlement strategy as appropriate.

Collaborate effectively in a team environment, supporting underwriter colleagues, underwriting assistants, and management.

You will report to the Head of Political Risk and Credit

Extensive underwriting experience in political and/or credit risk for large commercial banks, development finance institutions and multinational corporates.

Deep understanding of credit and political risk insurance policy wordings and ability to negotiate key policy terms and conditions with brokers and clients.

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).

Demonstrated technical knowledge in political risk insurance, credit insurance, and related products, robust understanding of international markets and macro risk drivers.

Ability to understand and influence business processes, strategy, and planning; Robust communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk concepts clearly to senior client and broker audiences.

Knowledge of sanctions regimes, export controls, AML considerations, and regulatory compliance.

Proficiency in common risk analytics tools and MS Office; familiarity with underwriting systems and data-driven decision making.

Willingness to travel as needed.

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.

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.

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. 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

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’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. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. 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. 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. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.

At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits.