Head of Underwriting Property, Energy & Construction – Italia
We are looking for a professional with extensive experience in the insurance industry and proven leadership skills to lead Property, Energy & Construction (PEC) underwriting activities in Italy.
As Head of Underwriting Property, Energy & Construction, you will be responsible for defining and implementing the underwriting strategy, ensuring sustainable growth and strong technical profitability.
You will lead a team of approximately 15 people and work closely with Distribution, Operations and Claims to deliver valuable solutions to brokers and clients.
You will also join the Italy Leadership Team, contributing to the entity's strategic priorities and operating in an international, matrix environment.
The role reports to the Italy Country Manager, with a functional reporting line to the CUO Property, Energy & Construction at European level.
This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime.
Lead, develop and empower the Property, Energy & Construction underwriting team, fostering collaboration, accountability and professional growth.
Oversee portfolio quality and the entire underwriting process, including risk assessment, pricing, policy wording, authorities, compliance, credit risk, claims performance and renewals.
Develop profitable growth opportunities and support client retention, in line with the APAC & Europe Business Unit's priorities.
Strengthen strategic relationships with brokers, clients and risk managers, while identifying cross-selling opportunities across business lines.
Collaborate with Distribution, Middle Office, Claims, Risk Consulting and Captive teams to ensure effective service and innovative solutions.
Represent AXA XL in the market and coordinate key stakeholders at local, regional and Group level.
Extensive experience in the property and casualty insurance sector,



with strong expertise in underwriting and business development within Property sector.
Knowledge of the Energy & Construction market would be a valuable asset.
Experience leading and developing technical and commercial teams.
Strong commercial, relationship-building and influencing skills, including with executive-level stakeholders.
Excellent written and spoken Italian and English.
An adaptive mindset, curiosity and the ability to propose new solutions.
Ability to operate effectively in an international, matrix organisation.
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 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.
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Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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📌 Head Of Underwriting Property & Energy & Construction, Italy (Milano)
🏢 AXA XL
📍 Milano