Head of Underwriting Motor APAC

Job Description:

Head of Underwriting Motor APAC & Europe and France

La Défense, France

What you'll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

Motor Head for France

• Define the Motor Strategy in France in agreement with the Head of Casualty, ENV & Motor France.
• Steering the profitable Growth of the French Portfolio.
• Manage the French Motor Uwing team.
• Referral point and representative for the France
• Develop relationships with Brokers/Clients
• Providing regular feedback in terms of pricing, reserving, finance update to the French Casualty Head

Regional Product Lead for APAC & Europe

• Define the BU Motor Strategy at regional level.
• Support the BU Product Head in steering the Motor Underwriting notably by using portfolio management tools and all necessary MI/Data analytics
• Drive in accordance with the BU Product Head, the achievement of the "deliberate portfolio construction" – or segmentation.
• Support the BU Product Head in doing the planning and monitoring the development of the Motor Product versus Plan.
• Drive the Operational Plan for Motor defined with the BU Head.
• Drive the Transformation for more efficiency for the Motor Product.
• Take the ownership of the data quality figures.
• Interact on a regular basis with Reserving, Pricing, Finance, Claims & consulting team to insure the profitability growth of the Product.
• Manage & collaborate with the Motor heads in the BU & the Technical referral Lead
• Drive the innovation for the Motor product
• Support the BU Product Head of in producing the QBR documents.
• Participate in any "ad hoc" project with Global to represent the Motor Product,
• Supporting the BU Product Head by contributing with Global to the Motor strategy, e.g development of BU specific guidelines, providing input in terms of Global guidelines incl. updates, Reinsurance topics follow up.
• Support GCUO in the negotiations with Treaty.
• Support any relationships with brokers where relevant

You will report to the HEAD OF CASUALTY, ENVIRONMENT & Motor for France

What you will BRING

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

Technical Skills & Competencies :

• Fluency in English and French mandatory
• Extensive experience working internationally for an insurance company or in financial services, preferably in the areas of Distribution or Business development
• Deep knowledge of insurance business and processes
• Experience in project/program management
• Experience in business case building and bid (RFP) management
• Experience managing multi-cultural and high-performance teams
• Experience with underwriting preferable
• Experience building B2B2-C/-E/-B solutions preferable

Personal skills & capabilities :

• Ability to drive transformation and to lead projects while being customer centric.
• Good communications skills, able to present complex ideas clearly and concisely, and able to persuade and obtain the buy-in of a diverse and multicultural audience.
• Team player, who can break the silos with tact and diplomacy and is able to ask for help and share knowledge. Capacity to motivate teams and solve team members conflicts
• Ability to interact and negotiate at Executive Level of the organization
• Good interpersonal relationship influencing / negotiation skills
• Results, customer and service-oriented mindset
• Capability to unite and manage teams in distant, multi-cultural and multi-language environments
• Important sense of organization and multi-layer collaboration
• Enjoys multi-cultural environments, diversity and available to travel frequently if needed

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.

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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

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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 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 giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

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