Underwriting Assistant - Film and Media

Underwriting Assistant – Film & Media

Scottsdale, Arizona, US

Start Date:

April 2026

Please note that an in-person interview may be required as a part of the interview process.

As Underwriting Assistant, you will support the Underwriting team and act as the owner and principal facilitator of assigned accounts. The Underwriting Assistant will perform front-to-end activities throughout the life cycle of renewal and prospect accounts from submission to expiration with Underwriting oversight.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Apply knowledge of business specific product underwriting rules and/or guidelines for Media & Entertainment policies.
• Collaborate effectively with Underwriters, Brokers, Accounting, Credit Control, and other internal units to facilitate policy issuance, premium collection, and account reconciliation.
• Manage the workflow of multiple tasks and maintain a detailed understanding of the status of various tasks owned by Underwriters, Brokers, AXA XL internal network, and Fronting Partners around the world.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintain a high level of productivity and accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Maintain a strong focus on accuracy and precision in all aspects of work, thoroughly checking every document, data entry, and communication to maintain the integrity and quality of the underwriting process.
• Collaborate and correspond verbally and in written format with internal and external contacts across the world, keeping in mind differences in local language, time zones, and good local standards, to achieve a high level of service and meet client expectations.

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree, or some related insurance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Robust interpersonal skills to work effectively and professionally with diverse groups
• Proven prioritization and time management skills with accurate results
• Organizational, problem‑solving and critical thinking skills
• Highly skilled account reconciliation and report management
• Demonstrates strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, with the ability to create detailed reports, analyze data, and communicate effectively through professional documentation
• Familiarity with industry‑specific software platforms and tools
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid‑sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it. By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data‑driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business – property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

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AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential.

It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women…