This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.
At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
How does this role contribute to our collective success?
In the role as Junior Agriculture Underwriter, you will support the Agriculture Team based in Zurich and London to analyse and review agriculture reinsurance applications from all around the world. You will provide the team with insights on existing and potential markets. You will have the opportunity to prepare for and attend client meetings with your fellow underwriters. You will be part of a team that is passionate about agriculture and closely collaborates to help ensure the stability of our farming systems during severe weather events. This is an excellent opportunity to start a career in agriculture underwriting with room to grow.
Please find below a link for more information about the business and the team:
https://uatnew.axiscapital.com/reinsurance/agriculture
What will you do in this role?
- Prepare and attend client meetings along with underwriters in the team
- Provide additional insights on existing and potential clients and markets by conducting your own analysis
- Be involved in the negotiation with business partners which falls within the agreed level of underwriting authority
- Assist and perform pricings of underwriting programs
- Maintain the unit’s workflow as well as managing pricing requests and underwriting/actuary deadlines.
- Monitor and coordinate with UAs, technical accounting, claims and reserving departments to evaluate the performance of business, including premium collections, claims payments and loss estimates.
- In coordination with actuarial teams, develop new models and/or evaluate vendor models for new regions and products.
You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.
About You:
We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.
Qualifications and Technical Skills
- Master University degree or similar, preferably in Natural or Agriculture Science
- 0-2 years’ work experience within the
- Re/insurance industry or
- Agriculture industry as agriculture economist/engineer
- Knowledge in the use of probabilistic and statistical risk evaluation techniques. Any additional technical skills, like programing, database skills and financial risk modelling are a plus
- Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines on a consistent basis, with overtime required during heavy renewal periods. Be prepared to work at unusual day times due to time zones differences.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal. Any additional language skills are a plus (especially Spanish or Portuguese)
- Enthusiastic about farming and our global food system
Inter-personal Skills:
- Demonstrable passion or desire to work within the Reinsurance markets
- Team player with strong collaboration amongst team members
- Commercial mindset with strong presentation and communication skills
- Ability to develop innovative and pragmatic solutions to problems
- Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Ability to actively listen and provide feedback/insight
Role Factors:
In this role, you will typically be required to be in the office 3-4 days per week.
What we offer:
You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.