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?** AXIS International Casualty team is seeking a dynamic individual to join our strategic team of underwriters operating in one of the fastest-growing segments of the specialty insurance industry. We currently invite applications for the role of Senior Underwriter within the International Casualty team. **What will you do in this role?** + Underwrite Insurance Risks: Align with the Axis Business Plan and exercise personal authority to meet business objectives. + Stakeholder Relationships: Foster strong relationships with customers, brokers, and colleagues to enhance influence and support business goals. + Strategic Relationships: Cultivate strategic relationships in line with the Business Plan to achieve set objectives. + Compliance: Ensure that the business is written in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures and controls (including audit requirements) at all times. + Team Development: Actively contribute to the shaping and development of strategies, knowledge, and best practices within the team. + Brand Promotion: Positively represent the department, division, and company brand to effectively leverage brand equity. + Regulatory Adherence: Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements to meet obligations. + Underwriting Standards: Maintain underwriting standards, instructions, and best practices to minimize risk and enhance efficiency. + Market Awareness: Stay informed about market dynamics and demonstrate awareness of the market cycle for effective operations. + Leadership and Development: Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating strong leadership behaviours and management best practices to support the achievement of business goals. **About You:** TRACK RECORD Proven underwriting track record in the International Insurance Casualty Space. RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT + Broad relationships across the market with brokers / Coverholders + Able to be the lead point of contact for AXIS with brokers / clients + Work with all internal stakeholders to ensure business is efficiently managed STRATEGIC IMPACT + Able to run with projects such as product development, rating model improvements or similar, managing the internal and external interfaces and delivering the project on time with a successful outcome. + Able to undertake analysis on the existing portfolio and identify areas where changes could impact and improve financial performance or operational performance. AUTHORITY + Trusted to operate within the underwriting guidelines with full underwriting authority. + Able to undertake all the analysis required and prepare and submit all the necessary documentation to support underwriting decisions. + Able to adhere to the delegated authority compliance and actuarial process and obtain all sign offs required + Review referrals which are outside of coverholder authority Other + Open market and Delegated authority experience + Knowledge of FCA, PRA and / or Lloyd’s + Strong written and oral communication skills + Decisions based on data and analytics, using experience and judgement to get to the result + Strong analytical skills with attention to detail **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.