Job Description

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Join AXA Partners as the Underwriting and Pricing Director and take a pivotal role in shaping the future of our underwriting and pricing strategies within the UK & Ireland region. As a key member of the Executive Committee, you will leverage your expertise to drive innovation, optimize pricing, and enhance our technical capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team, influencing the profitability and performance of our business while ensuring exceptional customer outcomes. If you have a proven track record in insurance, a keen analytical mindset, and the ability to navigate complex data landscapes, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

What you'll be doing:

Strategic Leadership:

+ Develop and implement technical pricing, data, and underwriting strategies aligned with organizational goals.
+ Identify industry trends and emerging models to maintain competitive advantage.
+ Oversee the end-to-end data strategy, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processes.

Technical Oversight:

+ Lead the development and optimization of underwriting, pricing, and data processes.
+ Establish best practices for risk assessment and ensure compliance with UK standards.
+ Analyse data to identify patterns, informing strategic decisions and driving innovation.

Collaboration:

+ Partner with cross-functional teams to align pricing strategies across the organization.
+ Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure alignment.
+ Work alongside AXA Group and other entities to implement best practices for pricing management.

Performance Management:

+ Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of pricing strategies.
+ Conduct regular reviews and adjustments to pricing models based on performance data.
+ Ensure robust analysis is conducted to track key performance indicators.

Leadership:

+ Provide technical leadership and input into strategic planning processes.
+ Serve as a key member of the UK Executive team, contributing to the overall AXA Partner UK strategy.

What you'll bring:

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change in a dynamic environment. Substantial technical expertise and insurance knowledge, with a strong understanding of market dynamics and pricing strategies. Experience in developing and interpreting financial models to assess pricing impact and profitability. Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Proficiency in statistical and data software such as Python and Power BI. Strong understanding of underwriting risk assessment, market knowledge, and compliance regulations. Degree level or equivalent experience.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer

At AXA Partners, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

Competitive Salary 25 days rising to a maximum of 27 days (based on a 5 day week) Retail Discounts Company Shareplan /Scheme & Loan Cycle2Work Scheme Discounted Home Insurance Employee Assistance Scheme Dr@Hand Discounted Gym Membership Thrive (free mental health app) Free Financial Education/Pension Seminars


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Who we are

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We're AXA Partners, experts at designing and delivering assistance solutions and specialised insurance, credit, and lifestyle protection - with and for our partners worldwide. What sets us apart? The expertise and passion of our 8,500+ people, and a strong network of over 55,000 professionals all over the world. Powered by them and our sector-leading technology, we continuously evolve, adapt and thrive - offering solutions and services that make sure we're always at people's side, no matter what. Helping others is our passion. Combining the best digital technology with our warm, human touch, we're always looking at new ways to offer seamless and reassuring experiences when it really matters.

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