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Hybrid in Manchester·Added today (last checked 2 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Manchester

Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years.
Nice to have
- Background of working in the Insurance market - a working knowledge of Financial Lines Underwriting is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Acturis is preferred.
The role
AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.
AXA Commercial protects businesses, from multinationals to micro start-ups, giving them the confidence to thrive.
Our Financial Lines team is looking for a Digital Underwriter to join their team. If you're currently working in the Financial Lines space as a underwriter, claims handler or broker have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, this could be the next role for you!
We'll offer you a tailored training and development plan as well as supporting professional qualifications to enable you to effectively underwrite commercial risks within your authority as well as building and nurturing strong broker relationships. If you're passionate about developing exceptional underwriting expertise with a large insurer and fostering key partnerships, this is the opportunity for you to make a real impact.
What you'll do
- Underwrite Financial Lines business within agreed authority limits.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and brokers.
- Establish yourself as a trading expert.
- Assist colleagues in building strong trading relationships with intermediaries to ensure a consistent and high-quality service delivery.
- Monitoring renewing risks and helping with referrals
- Be Involved with the online distribution platforms for our Financial Lines products.
How you'll work
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least three days a week (60%) away from home. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. The role is open to our offices in Bolton and Manchester however if you're working from Manchester then initially, you'll be expected to work in Bolton for 5 days a week for a training period of around 6 weeks and from there in in, to attend the office in Bolton one day per week.
Work arrangements
We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you're excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply.
Your skills & experience
- Sound understanding of general insurance principles and practice.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Confident decision-maker with pragmatic approach and good numerical reasoning skills.
- Proven ability to demonstrate resilience in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.
Hiring process
Apply online
Talk with recruiter
With a recruiter
An initial conversation with a recruiter.
Interview
With hiring manager and key stakeholders
Meet the hiring manager and the key stakeholders you would work with.
- AXA aims to respond within two weeks of receiving an application.
- AXA UK adds tasks or presentations for many roles, psychometric tests for some, and a background check before the start date.
Hiring process
To apply, click on the 'apply now' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to mel.ainscough@axa-insurance.co.uk.
We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.
About AXA
- Industry
- Insurance
- Founded
- 1985
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Paris, France


