What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Assistant - Inland Marine position at AXA XL?
Underwriting Assistant – Inland Marine
Atlanta, GA
AXA XL offers risk transfer and risk management solutions to clients globally. We offer worldwide capacity, flexible underwriting solutions, a wide variety of client-focused loss prevention services and a team-based account management approach.
As an Underwriting Assistant, a significant proportion of your responsibilities will be full underwriting support in nature and supporting the offshore data entry, processing, and aggregate teams. You will have the opportunity to expand and grow your capabilities within Enterprise Operations and Underwriting.
DISCOVER your opportunity
What will your essential responsibilities include?
SHARE your talent
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills And Abilities
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.
Learn more at axaxl.com
Inclusion & Diversity
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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.
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 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience,” focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.
Our Pillars
The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 53,100 – 84,000. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.
At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details aboutAXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.
Flexible Work Eligible
None
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location
US-GA-Atlanta
Job Field
Underwriting
Schedule
Full-time
Job Type
Standard
Atlanta, GA
AXA XL offers risk transfer and risk management solutions to clients globally. We offer worldwide capacity, flexible underwriting solutions, a wide variety of client-focused loss prevention services and a team-based account management approach.
As an Underwriting Assistant, a significant proportion of your responsibilities will be full underwriting support in nature and supporting the offshore data entry, processing, and aggregate teams. You will have the opportunity to expand and grow your capabilities within Enterprise Operations and Underwriting.
DISCOVER your opportunity
What will your essential responsibilities include?
- High level interaction and coordination with underwriting, as well as other functional areas such as, Accounting and Actuarial.
- Conduct preliminary analysis on all Inland submissions and perform account clearance based on underwriting information as needed.
- Search and create Google maps for the specified location(s).
- Formulate answers to questions, reviewing the risk file, and other documentation as needed; disseminate or explain information, take directions, and resolve issues.
- Familiarization and operation of the various facultative underwriting systems.
- Review facultative certificates, instruct the creation of the inward policy, ensure accurate bookings and approve payments as needed.
- Manage/prioritize the workflow of multiple tasks and maintain a detailed understanding of the status of various tasks.
- Assist underwriters with the issuance of binders, policies, and endorsements including invoicing of premium.
- Responsible for ensuring all documents are maintained in the electronic file and adhere to audit standards.
- Assist managers and underwriters in the preparation and distribution of information for various reports.
- Responsible for monitoring account receivables and assist accounting department with reconciliation.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to suggest improvements for work processes.
- Participate in User Acceptance testing on system enhancements prior to deployment within the production environment as needed.
- Collaborate/champion in special projects and assignments, as assigned.
SHARE your talent
We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:
Required Skills And Abilities
- Bachelor's or equivalent work experience in property and/or inland marine coverages.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word).Some Power Point helpful.
- Outstanding organization, prioritization, and time management skills, as well as outstanding customer service skills.Know your internal and external customers.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work resiliently and within a team environment.
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.
Learn more at axaxl.com
Inclusion & Diversity
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 a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can 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
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 2023-26 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.
The U.S. pay range for this position is USD 53,100 – 84,000. Actual pay will be determined based upon the individual’s skills, experience, and location. We strive for market alignment and internal equity with our colleagues’ pay.
At AXA XL, we know how important physical, mental, and financial health are to our employees, which is why we are proud to offer benefits such as a competitive retirement savings plan, health and wellness programs, and many other benefits. Wealsobelieve in fostering our colleagues' development and offer a wide range of learning opportunities for colleagues to hone their professional skills and to position themselves for the next step of their careers. For more details aboutAXA XL’s benefits offerings, please visit US Benefits at a Glance 2025.
Flexible Work Eligible
None
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location
US-GA-Atlanta
Job Field
Underwriting
Schedule
Full-time
Job Type
Standard
