AXA Senior Construction Underwriter Latest Hiring

Job Description

AXA Commercial is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Construction Underwriter to join our growing London-based team. You will play a key role in developing profitable business and nurturing key broker relationships within the construction segment.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership for driving profitable new business through broker engagement and portfolio development.
• Lead and deliver broker and client presentations, tender responses, and industry events to secure new opportunities.
• Utilize decision support tools and data insights to underwrite mid-market risks effectively and in alignment with AXA’s appetite.
• Support, coach and mentor underwriters to enhance their technical and trading abilities across new and existing business.
• Actively build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects, engaging proactively to convert long-term leads into successful deals.
• Serve as the referral authority for construction underwriting, ensuring quality assurance in decision-making.

Requirements

• Comprehensive experience underwriting mid-market construction business, including contractors and liability risk.
• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness to develop and sustain profitable broker relationships.
• In-depth understanding of insurance legislation, regulations, and compliance obligations.
• Cert CII qualified (DIP CII desirable) or working toward relevant professional certifications.
• Ability to influence, mentor, and lead through collaboration and coaching.
• Eligible to work in the UK with ongoing compliance with Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven background in commercial or composite insurance underwriting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting and relationship-building with brokers.
• Previous experience in a leadership, mentoring, or coaching capacity within underwriting teams.

Benefits

• Annual company and performance-based bonus.
• Up to 12% employer contribution to pension scheme.
• Private health cover and wellbeing resources.
• Life Assurance up to 10x salary.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with option to buy or sell 5 days.
• Volunteering leave up to 21 hours per year.
• Flexible working with a hybrid approach (60% office/client site).

How To Apply?

To apply, click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button on the AXA careers portal and log in or create your profile to upload your CV. For any accessibility support or adjustments, please contact: mel.ainscough@axa-insurance.co.uk.

About Company

AXA Commercial supports businesses of all sizes, providing flexible and comprehensive insurance solutions. We are investing heavily in digital tools and people development to build the most dynamic and forward-thinking commercial insurance team in the UK. Join us on our journey to become the best in the industry.