NAT CAT Underwriting Expert

Why 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 morningOne 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 YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. 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. Within the Group, you will join the Group Underwriting Office (GUO) in the P&C Commercial UW department. The GUO was created in 2023 to steer the performance of our insurance portfolio and support our reinforced focus on technical excellence. The platform also contributes to define our global ambition and approach to new emerging risks related to the energy transition and cyber in the coming years. Within this Department, you will be part of the team as NAT CAT Underwriting Expert.  YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES: The P&C business is core to the AXA Group and is operated in 20+ territories, with a wide mix of operating models, market shares and stages of development. In the context of the increasing risks arising from Natural Perils, the role of the NAT CAT Underwriting Expert will be focussed on supporting the P&C Commercial Lines Underwriting team in assessing and controlling P&C Natural Events Risks across the Group. The role will particularly include an active involvement in the deployment of the recently launched Natural Events Underwriting Guidelines, with a specific focus on designing solutions and supporting entities to set their Accumulation Monitoring processes and Portfolio Shaping strategies. In addition, in collaboration with Pricing and Risk Management teams, the NAT CAT Underwriting Expert will ensure GUO Underwriting data needs are fulfilled representing the Commercial Underwriting team in the different Group data initiatives. YOUR PROFILETechnical background & skillsAnalytical profile, preferably with an actuarial, mathematical, statistical or engineering degree.Experience of P&C business operations including Underwriting, Pricing, Claims, Reserves and/or Reinsurance, enabling to have a thorough understanding of business insurance rationale, processes and profitability and any potential P&C risk.Good knowledge of P&C actuarial and underwriting fields to efficiently challenge local experts.Advance knowledge of data management tools, preferably with Python.Understanding of complex financial figures (Current Year Combined Ratio, All Years Combined Ratio, Economic Combined Ratio, attritional LR, GWP, GEP, Short Term Economic Capital, etc.) connected to insurance activity monitoring.Reinsurance knowledge (treaties and facultative). Soft skillsAble to develop structured argumentation to sell ideas, convince and embark various types of stakeholders (different hierarchy levels and business background).Culture of delivery with focus on translating efforts into tangible and measurable outcomes.Agility to work in a multifaceted P&C world (Local vs Group, Small vs Large entities, worldwide underwriting cultures).Fluent English. WHY JOIN US You 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.In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. So, are you ready to apply?