Are you experienced in personal lines Home insurance and have a solid understanding of risk selection and interpretation of policy terms? AXA UK is looking for a Product Development Manager to join our Retail Customer, Product and Propositions team. You'll support the management of AXA's branded Home products across both Direct and Intermediary channels. You'll be responsible for best practice, supporting new product launches and implementing changes to existing Home policies, with a focus on simplifying and enhancing offerings to deliver excellent customer experiences and strong commercial results. 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 two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. What you'll be doing: Identify opportunities to enhance Home Insurance products and propositions to meet customer needs and drive business results. Lead and develop a team of product managers and executives, fostering professional growth and collaboration. Support product simplification across channels, ensuring clear customer outcomes and regulatory compliance. Oversee the development of benchmark wording, simplification of terms, and maintenance of "best of breed" practices. Contribute to Fair Value Assessments and ensure customer documentation reflects fair, transparent product information. Management of third-party relationships, including ancillary product providers and industry bodies including the ABI. Lead operational and claims best practices, technical underwriting, and efficiency improvements to support claims handling and underwriting decisions. Capture customer feedback, manage emerging risks, and represent AXA at industry forums to incorporate best practices. What you'll bring: ACII or relevant professional qualification, or progress towards it. Strong communication skills with the ability to give constructive feedback at all levels. In-depth knowledge of personal lines Home insurance, including policy interpretation and risk selection. Proven experience in product development, technical underwriting, and delivering innovative solutions. Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment and meet deadlines. Strong relationship management skills, with experience in senior stakeholder reporting. Proactive mindset with a focus on simplifying processes, creating efficiencies, and pushing product boundaries. For an overview of this role, please contact Adam Holland, Head of Product at . What we offer: At AXA UK, 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 annual salary dependent on experience Annual company & performance-based bonus Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions) Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary) Private medical cover 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave Wellbeing services & resources AXA employee discounts To apply, click on the 'apply for this job' 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 Who we are: AXA Retail helps people live the life they love, knowing we've got their back, at home and on the road. Our people are vital to us becoming more digital, faster and easier to access. We're a dynamic team of experts completely committed to making sure our customers 'get back to the good stuff' when the unexpected happens.
Jan 13, 2026
Full time
Are you experienced in personal lines Home insurance and have a solid understanding of risk selection and interpretation of policy terms? AXA UK is looking for a Product Development Manager to join our Retail Customer, Product and Propositions team. You'll support the management of AXA's branded Home products across both Direct and Intermediary channels. You'll be responsible for best practice, supporting new product launches and implementing changes to existing Home policies, with a focus on simplifying and enhancing offerings to deliver excellent customer experiences and strong commercial results. 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 two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. What you'll be doing: Identify opportunities to enhance Home Insurance products and propositions to meet customer needs and drive business results. Lead and develop a team of product managers and executives, fostering professional growth and collaboration. Support product simplification across channels, ensuring clear customer outcomes and regulatory compliance. Oversee the development of benchmark wording, simplification of terms, and maintenance of "best of breed" practices. Contribute to Fair Value Assessments and ensure customer documentation reflects fair, transparent product information. Management of third-party relationships, including ancillary product providers and industry bodies including the ABI. Lead operational and claims best practices, technical underwriting, and efficiency improvements to support claims handling and underwriting decisions. Capture customer feedback, manage emerging risks, and represent AXA at industry forums to incorporate best practices. What you'll bring: ACII or relevant professional qualification, or progress towards it. Strong communication skills with the ability to give constructive feedback at all levels. In-depth knowledge of personal lines Home insurance, including policy interpretation and risk selection. Proven experience in product development, technical underwriting, and delivering innovative solutions. Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, agile environment and meet deadlines. Strong relationship management skills, with experience in senior stakeholder reporting. Proactive mindset with a focus on simplifying processes, creating efficiencies, and pushing product boundaries. For an overview of this role, please contact Adam Holland, Head of Product at . What we offer: At AXA UK, 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 annual salary dependent on experience Annual company & performance-based bonus Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions) Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary) Private medical cover 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave Wellbeing services & resources AXA employee discounts To apply, click on the 'apply for this job' 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 Who we are: AXA Retail helps people live the life they love, knowing we've got their back, at home and on the road. Our people are vital to us becoming more digital, faster and easier to access. We're a dynamic team of experts completely committed to making sure our customers 'get back to the good stuff' when the unexpected happens.
A leading insurance firm is looking for a Network Manager to oversee a property repair network in the UK. In this home-based role, you will manage relationships with approximately 130 providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in supplier management within the insurance or emergency repair sectors. Competitive salary and benefits, including a company car allowance and 25 days of holiday, are offered.
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
A leading insurance firm is looking for a Network Manager to oversee a property repair network in the UK. In this home-based role, you will manage relationships with approximately 130 providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in supplier management within the insurance or emergency repair sectors. Competitive salary and benefits, including a company car allowance and 25 days of holiday, are offered.
At AXA Commercial, we support our business customers, large and small, by making it easy for them to do business with us in the way that suits them. Whether they insure with us via brokers, directly on the phone or online through comparison sites, we've got them covered. Building on our success, we aim to strengthen our team with experienced, forward-thinking Underwriters. We're expanding our Manchester branch and seeking a New Business Senior Underwriter in Property and Casualty to manage profitability, influence the underwriting team, and foster stakeholder collaboration. This role offers vital opportunities to drive growth, enhance technical and trading capabilities, and deliver exceptional service to our customers. By building strong relationships with brokers and internal teams, you'll help set the foundation for the branch's ongoing success and development. 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 either attendance at our office location in Manchester, visiting clients or attending industry events. What you'll be doing: Act as the face of AXA in presenting propositions for larger Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate risks, based on industry knowledge and technical underwriting expertise, subject to the scale and complexity of the case. Work with Trading Underwriters to negotiate coverage, wordings and pricing that differentiate AXA to meet customer needs. Proactively develop a robust pipeline of Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate qualified growth opportunities leveraging both client and broker relationships, ensuring pipeline is effectively managed and realised. Lead and fully embed the large case management process for new business. Develop and build collaborative broker relationships, sometimes client, across the region, taking full ownership for the generation and placement of profitable commercial business from self-sourced. Underwrite profitable new business, in line with AXA established underwriting controls and practices and act as a referral point in branch across new business. Develop and maintain a quality distribution strategy and communication plan with key influential brokers to ensure financial KPIs achieved. Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply What you'll bring: Technical underwriting expertise in a commercial insurance environment. Sound understanding of the Manchester insurance market. Proven experience in decision making on a wide range of technical underwriting scenarios within a Commercial environment. Coaching and development skills within in a similar environment and experience of working in teams and successful record of delivering results. Strong trading capability - commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to build strong broker relationships. Pragmatic decision making, analytical and numerical reasoning skills. Excellent risk assessment and risk management skills. Progress towards Dip CII qualification is desirable. 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. What we offer: At AXA UK, 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 annual salary Annual company & performance-based bonus Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions) Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary) Private medical cover 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave Wellbeing services & resources AXA employee discounts To apply, click on the 'apply for this job' 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 . Who we are: AXA Commercial protects businesses, from multinationals to micro start-ups, giving them the confidence to thrive. We're currently making our biggest ever investment to develop the expertise and skills we need to be the best. We're a vibrant community where everyone is supported to learn, develop, and take ownership of their work.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
At AXA Commercial, we support our business customers, large and small, by making it easy for them to do business with us in the way that suits them. Whether they insure with us via brokers, directly on the phone or online through comparison sites, we've got them covered. Building on our success, we aim to strengthen our team with experienced, forward-thinking Underwriters. We're expanding our Manchester branch and seeking a New Business Senior Underwriter in Property and Casualty to manage profitability, influence the underwriting team, and foster stakeholder collaboration. This role offers vital opportunities to drive growth, enhance technical and trading capabilities, and deliver exceptional service to our customers. By building strong relationships with brokers and internal teams, you'll help set the foundation for the branch's ongoing success and development. 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 either attendance at our office location in Manchester, visiting clients or attending industry events. What you'll be doing: Act as the face of AXA in presenting propositions for larger Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate risks, based on industry knowledge and technical underwriting expertise, subject to the scale and complexity of the case. Work with Trading Underwriters to negotiate coverage, wordings and pricing that differentiate AXA to meet customer needs. Proactively develop a robust pipeline of Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate qualified growth opportunities leveraging both client and broker relationships, ensuring pipeline is effectively managed and realised. Lead and fully embed the large case management process for new business. Develop and build collaborative broker relationships, sometimes client, across the region, taking full ownership for the generation and placement of profitable commercial business from self-sourced. Underwrite profitable new business, in line with AXA established underwriting controls and practices and act as a referral point in branch across new business. Develop and maintain a quality distribution strategy and communication plan with key influential brokers to ensure financial KPIs achieved. Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply What you'll bring: Technical underwriting expertise in a commercial insurance environment. Sound understanding of the Manchester insurance market. Proven experience in decision making on a wide range of technical underwriting scenarios within a Commercial environment. Coaching and development skills within in a similar environment and experience of working in teams and successful record of delivering results. Strong trading capability - commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to build strong broker relationships. Pragmatic decision making, analytical and numerical reasoning skills. Excellent risk assessment and risk management skills. Progress towards Dip CII qualification is desirable. 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. What we offer: At AXA UK, 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 annual salary Annual company & performance-based bonus Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions) Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary) Private medical cover 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave Wellbeing services & resources AXA employee discounts To apply, click on the 'apply for this job' 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 . Who we are: AXA Commercial protects businesses, from multinationals to micro start-ups, giving them the confidence to thrive. We're currently making our biggest ever investment to develop the expertise and skills we need to be the best. We're a vibrant community where everyone is supported to learn, develop, and take ownership of their work.
A leading insurance provider is expanding its Manchester branch, seeking a Senior Underwriter in Property and Casualty. The role involves managing profitability, developing broker relationships, and making underwriting decisions. Ideally, candidates should have technical underwriting expertise and a sound understanding of the Manchester insurance market. The position balances home and office work, encouraging a flexible work environment while providing competitive salary and benefits including annual bonuses, pension schemes, and various employee perks.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
A leading insurance provider is expanding its Manchester branch, seeking a Senior Underwriter in Property and Casualty. The role involves managing profitability, developing broker relationships, and making underwriting decisions. Ideally, candidates should have technical underwriting expertise and a sound understanding of the Manchester insurance market. The position balances home and office work, encouraging a flexible work environment while providing competitive salary and benefits including annual bonuses, pension schemes, and various employee perks.