(Senior) Underwriter Engineering/Construction – Reinsurance — AXA Svizzera
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- Zurich
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Role overview
(Senior) Underwriter Engineering/Construction – Reinsurance (80-100%) Zurich, Switzerland
As an Underwriter within our Engineering & Construction team, you will play a vital role in assessing and underwriting a broad range of construction and engineering treaties.
Depending on your experience, this position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute at both a technical and strategic level—whether you are an accomplished professional or an emerging leader looking to further develop your expertise.
- (Senior) Underwriter Engineering/Construction – Reinsurance (80-100%) Zurich, Switzerland
- As an Underwriter within our Engineering & Construction team, you will play a vital role in assessing and underwriting a broad range of construction and engineering treaties.
- For more experienced candidates, there will be opportunities to mentor junior underwriters, contribute to process improvements, and take on leadership responsibilities in underwriting initiatives. What you’ll be doing
- What will your essential responsibilities include?
Main responsibilities
- For more experienced candidates, there will be opportunities to mentor junior underwriters, contribute to process improvements, and take on leadership responsibilities in underwriting initiatives. What you’ll be doing
- What will your essential responsibilities include?
- Support the underwriting of construction and engineering treaties through independent analysis and comprehensive risk assessment of client submissions, including understanding risk structures and exposures.
- Develop and formulate quotations, pricing, and underwriting approval documents, ensuring prompt processing of slips and policy wordings.
- Help grow and maintain a profitable in-force book by identifying new opportunities and effectively managing renewals.
- Collaborate closely with team members, actuarial functions, client advocates, market leaders, and operational units to ensure cohesive and effective underwriting processes.
- Conduct risk analysis considering cedent exposures, lines of business, and geographic factors; identify and evaluate exposures to ensure adherence to limits and risk management frameworks.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of exposure management and reporting tools, supporting the ongoing improvement of risk monitoring processes.
- Utilize actuarial tools and work collaboratively with regional and global teams to analyze, assess, and price risks accurately.
- Assist in producing comprehensive and accurate data reports, supporting strategic decision-making.
Company and context
- Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workloads
- Ability to perform under pressure, especially during the busy renewal season
- Thrives when working in a dynamic environment and can adapt to changes with ease
- Puts the team's interests before their own and fosters a positive and inclusive team environment
- Loves to be empowered and feels comfortable taking decisions and managing multiple priorities
- Robust marketing, negotiation and presentation skills
- Willing to work in a flexible environment and to travel 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 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.
Additional details
- (Senior) Underwriter Engineering/Construction – Reinsurance (80-100%) Zurich, Switzerland
- For more experienced candidates, there will be opportunities to mentor junior underwriters, contribute to process improvements, and take on leadership responsibilities in underwriting initiatives. What you’ll be doing
- Support the development of best practices in underwriting and risk assessment, mentoring junior team members where appropriate, and sharing expertise to foster team growth.
- We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
- Willing to work in a flexible environment and to travel
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- 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.
- Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
- For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.
Notes and original content
- (Senior) Underwriter Engineering/Construction – Reinsurance (80-100%)
- Zurich, Switzerland
- For more experienced candidates, there will be opportunities to mentor junior underwriters, contribute to process improvements, and take on leadership responsibilities in underwriting initiatives.
- What you’ll be doing
- What you’ll bring
- What we offer
- Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
- Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
- Total Rewards
- Sustainability
Questions about this listing
What salary does AXA Svizzera offer for this role?
AXA Svizzera lists CHF 121'500 - 206'500 gross per year for this position in Zurich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does AXA Svizzera offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with AXA Svizzera during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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