Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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.

We have created an exciting new role for an Underwriting Data Analyst within the International Accident & Health Team at Axis Capital. Given the range of innovative products and solutions the team now offers to our global clients, a creative approach to data presentation and harvesting will ensure that we maintain our industry leading position. As this function does not currently exist, it provides the candidate the creative space to design bespoke client solutions, while being given the ownership and flexibility to be accountable for ultimate delivery.

The role is based in London and will support a diverse European and International portfolio, with a team spread across Dublin, London and the United States. We are looking for an engaging, motivated individual with strong communication skills, problem solving skills and IT skills who will naturally enhance our dynamic team. The overarching responsibility is to own and manage all aspects of data for the Binding Authority Contracts and Financial Management. In addition, assisting with the collation, validation and analysis of all underwriting data required for regular reports will be a key component of the role.

Key Relationships

The role will require you to work closely and collaboratively within the unit with the Underwriters responsible for writing delegated business, as well as other functions across the organisation, such as Actuarial, Data Management, Exposure Management, Claims, Finance, Actuarial, Operations and Compliance functions to ensure the compliant and accurate processing and reporting of delegated business.

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidate data from various data sources including IRIS database and create bespoke dashboards on PowerBi for the team

• The jobholder produces accurate, complete, appropriate and timely standard data sets for use by Actuarial, Underwriting, Claims, Reinsurance, Finance and reporting Departments.

• Financial Management, including supporting underwriting business leaders to provide accurate and timely internal financial reporting data

• Facility monitoring and adjustment of EPI’s, tracking and reporting on variances to Division and Syndicate business plans and reforecasting as required

• Provide support to the underwriters and Actuarial Pricing Teams to calculate rate change and support internal product monitoring

• Provide support to underwriters, Ceded-re and actuarial to collect and validate Outwards Reinsurance placement data

• Support claims, reserving and finance to monitor Profit Commission accruals and validate profit commission payment requests from coverholders

• The jobholder will create a number of regular reports into PowerBI.

• The jobholder will perform analysis and identify data trends.

• The jobholder is to assist in the completion of regulatory returns for Lloyd’s, where required

• Point out any inconsistencies or issues with the data to management and help with solutions

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 3 years+ experience of working in the Lloyd’s market on Binding Authority business or other similar role.

• Knowledge of general insurance

• Proficient in all Microsoft packages including Excel

• Proficient user of PowerBI

• SQL

• University degree

Other Desired Skills & Characteristics

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills – with the ability to build effective working relationships with all levels of the business

• Ability to develop innovative and pragmatic solutions to problems

• Strong numerical background.

• Good numeracy skills, including ability to analyse and compare data and reports

• thoroughness, accuracy, and consistency with a good attention to detail

• A proactive and entrepreneurial approach demonstrating strong business acumen

• A positive outlook with a flexibility and willingness to learn and develop themselves and the business

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

Rewarding. Challenging. Meaningful.

We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry.

Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.