Underwriting Manager LATAM
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026. AXA scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join Us as an Underwriting Manager LATAM - Lead Innovation and Growth in a Dynamic Market!
Are you a seasoned insurance professional with a passion for underwriting, negotiation, and strategic transformation? Do you thrive in complex, multicultural environments? We are seeking a talented Underwriting Manager to spearhead our LATAM Protection business, driving profitable growth and innovative reinsurance solutions across a vibrant region.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead and manage the LATAM underwriting team, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with regional and global strategies.
- Define and evolve underwriting policies and guidelines, collaborating closely with product, legal, compliance, and risk teams.
- Drive portfolio growth by developing new partnerships, offers, and defending existing business in a competitive market.
- Act as the key technical point of contact for legal and compliance governance, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements.
- Support and promote the deployment of protection business transformation and innovative reinsurance schemes.
- Engage regularly with internal stakeholders (Sales, Legal, Risk Management, Finance) and external partners (brokers, AXA entities) to align priorities and facilitate collaboration.
- Represent the business in negotiations, managing deals up to €5M GWP for Life and €2M GWP for GAP products.
- Contribute to shaping the strategic vision for the region, influencing key stakeholders and cascading objectives to the team.
What you’ll bring:
- Actuary or equivalent with over 5 years of experience in underwriting, pricing, or product design within the insurance industry.
- Deep knowledge of CPI, protection, non-life risks, and reinsurance schemes relevant to LATAM markets.
- Fluent in English and Spanish; French is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Excellent collaboration and communication abilities, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders and presenting to senior management.
- Proven ability to influence change, foster innovation, and cascade strategic objectives.
- Experience in driving business transformation and deploying innovative reinsurance solutions.
- Strong negotiation skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to navigate complex market environments.
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:
- Grocery vouchers
- Savings fund
- Life insurance
- SGMM
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Who we are:
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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