Life & Health Underwriting Practice Leader

Why AXA? Every day, we work together for human progress by protecting what matters. A mission that puts a smile on your face and makes you want to get up in the morning!

One of the world's leading insurers in the protection of property, people and assets, AXA is 145,000 employees and contributors who are committed to our customers on a daily basis, 51 countries in which we distribute our products and services and more than 90 million customers who place their trust in us worldwide. As a responsible corporate citizen, AXA is committed to social and environmental causes on a daily basis. We are committed to an inclusive policy that recognizes and values individual differences. Do these ambitions speak to you? Then come and change the world with us!

YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

The headquarters of the AXA Group (GIE AXA) brings together our corporate activities. It provides guidance and support to subsidiaries around the world, to ensure the coordination and monitoring of the Group's global strategy, the application of its standards, the consistency of commercial approaches and the sharing of best practices. The headquarters gathers approximately 1000 employees and is distinguished by its strong international culture (45 nationalities), which makes it a rich and stimulating place to work.

Within the Group, you will join the Group Underwriting Office (GUO).

Within this Department, you will be part of the team Group Ceded Reinsurance .

The Group Ceded Reinsurance department has the following missions:

1. Define and implement the AXA Group's reinsurance strategy.
2. Protect the earnings and balance sheets of the Group and its subsidiaries.
3. Analyze risks of hedged portfolios to determine appropriate reinsurance structures and leverage mutualization at the Group level.
4. Implement solutions that optimize the Group's internal capacities and facilitate risk transfers to external markets.
5. Ensure the security and efficiency of reinsurance operations for the Group and its subsidiaries.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES:

• Underwrite L&H treaties for AXA SA, ensuring compliance with internal governance and risk management standards.
• Manage the placement of the Group Life protection, optimizing terms and conditions to align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including DCFG and entity management, to support and enhance capital management deals.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the L&H reinsurance strategy, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Establish and maintain proper governance frameworks for L&H treaty underwriting, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes impacting L&H reinsurance and proactively adjust strategies accordingly.

YOUR PROFILE

Experience:

• Master in Insurance, Actuarial, Finance or Legal
• At least 8-year experience in insurance or reinsurance
• Experience in interacting with regulatory bodies, particularly in relation to governance and compliance issues

Techniques:

• Strong knowledge / expertise in Life & Health
• Proficiency in capital management strategies related to L&H products.
• Knowledge of insurance and reinsurance techniques, products and markets
• Risk Analysis (data/wordings/structures)

Languages:

• Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Team work and team spirit
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders
• Sense of customer service
• Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment
• Reliable under stress

WHY JOIN US

You will join:

• A responsible company, towards people, including its employees and customers, and towards the planet
• A company with strong values
• A company promoting internal mobility and the training of its employees
• A company offering many benefits (learn more here: Reward & Benefits | AXA Group )
• A flexible company, allowing hybrid work, in the office and from home.

In line with our commitments, we celebrate each new hire by taking action for global reforestation: we plant a tree for every recruitment. So, are you ready to apply?