Underwriting Officer

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It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.ContextAs part of the recent change of organization in the risk and technical functions at corporate center level, a chief UW role has been created at the regional EM&H level.In strong partnership with Group Chief Underwriting Officer, the main purpose of the Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) is to define and drive the underwriting strategy and guidelines within EU&H, to support the entities in the delivery of the Group's underwriting strategy and objectives and support the growth agenda. Beyond setting targets, the CUO will monitor progress and support the local entities and the health unit to ensure sound and profitable developments.The activity of the EM&H CUO will be structured around three pillars :Portfolio management : ensure that technical margins are kept under control, any deviation anticipated and remediated.Technical agenda : ensure that all entities have an ambitious technical excellence agenda, on the whole value chain, to support long term profitable growth.Animate ad hoc projects, at entity level (for instance technical deep dive, support to product development, analysis of new market entry…) or transversally (for instance management of inflation, claims, cat nat pricing…)The CUO plays a key role in facilitating the interactions between the EM&H entities, and the corporate center on all technical matters. The CUW will be part of the Group UW office leadership team with whom he will partner on pricing and UW topics, partner in the identification of technical Deep Dives, Rapid Reviews, IDR, GUC referrals and new opportunities, etc…, and more generally drive the engagement across the organization and within the Entities.The CUO will also play an active role in the communities.The CUO will be assisted by two UW officers. Those experienced experts will support the deployment of the UW agenda across all branches (PC retail, PC commercial, Life individual, EB, Health) and all entities (Ireland, UK, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain).One UW officer will focus on Life & Health while the other one will focus on PC, with possibility down the road to progressively mix the responsibilities to enlarge the width of their respective technical skills. Primary responsibilitiesIdentify potential technical issues through portfolio management monitoring relying on existing processes, in coordination with Finance teamsMonitor technical profitability / risk / volatility across business segmentsContribute to the setting of technical profitability targets at countries’ levelDesign and consolidate countries’ reporting on all relevant technical matters (e.g., on tariff slope / churn, claims leakage, claims inflation, losses…)Ensure a detailed vision of the technical excellence agenda to be executed by entities, help identify best practice sharing opportunities, track roll out and benefits of initiatives. On an ad hoc basis, directly manage on behalf the CUW technical projects with entities or corporate center teams. According to the topic, the UW officer can intervene to review or may also directly participate. Examples of potential technical topics : new offer or service, technical turnaround plan, analysis of M&A target… Support the CUW in the cascading throughout EM&H of the instructions and guidance set by the Group UW office. In practice, the CUW will rely on a network of technical leaders across the region to drive the technical agenda. Each UW officer will coordinate one or several technical excellence committees, chaired by the CUW and including key representatives of entities, with the objective to coordinate efficiently the agenda across the region. Contemplated committees : Retail PC, Commercial PC, Life. EB and Health to be discussed and coordinated with the Health BU. Key Stakeholders Internal:Group UW office : N-1 of Group UW OfficerPricingLife & HealthPC retailPC commercialEntities: Technical leadersHead of productHead of UWHead of pricingHead of claimsPotentially head of BUOn an ad hoc basis GCD, Finance, transformation teams External:On a ad hoc basis, with the objective to complement and challenge our internal views ConsultantsReinsurersPeersYour ProfileTechnical and professional skillsHigh technical expertise in the covered branch (L&H or PC) “Consulting” skills : ability to structure ad hoc approaches, structure work with diverse stakeholders, drive a project, communicateAbility to detect low frequency signals and anticipate technical issuesCompetencies and approachesAbility to navigate in grey zones with multiple senior stakeholdersAbility to create a network of efficient relays through the organizationAbility to build trust across diverse audiencesExcellent communication skillsAbout AXAWhy AXA ? Every day, we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you ? Then come and change the world with us About the EntityThe headquarters of the AXA Group is based in Paris - La Défense (Majunga Tower) and brings together the Group's corporate activities. It is distinguished by its strong international culture.What We OfferYou will join:A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet A company with strong valuesA company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employeesA company offering many benefits (learn more here: Reward & Benefits | AXA Group)A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.The information provided by applicants will be treated as strictly confidential and used for recruitment purposes only.Job SummaryJob number: 240000F4Date posted : 2024-02-14Profession: Finance, Control and StrategyEmployment type: Full time