Senior Wordings Technician

AXIS Capital; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance provider in London is seeking a Senior Wordings Technician to ensure clarity and compliance of insurance contracts. The role involves working closely with Underwriters and managing wording negotiations, thus requiring a legal or insurance background. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and communication skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package including medical plans and paid vacation.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Health and wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Legal, claims, or insurance background.
• Experience in a wordings role preferred.
• Capability to lead small projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance and clarity of insurance contracts.
• Support Underwriters and manage wording negotiations.
• Lead audits and quality assurance reviews.

Skills

Legal or insurance background

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate technical concepts

Agility in fast-paced environments

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Wordings Technician page is loaded## Senior Wordings Technicianlocations: London - Scalpeltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ06168This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.Senior Wordings Technician Job Family Grouping: Operations Job Family: WordingsAs a Senior Wordings Technician, you play a critical role in ensuring AXIS delivers clear, compliant, and commercially effective insurance contracts. Your expertise directly supports underwriting excellence, consumer trust, and regulatory integrity. Specifically, you will ensure AXIS wordings and those used by Coverholders:* Comply with current and emerging regulatory requirements across UK, EEA, and global jurisdictions.* Are clear, concise, and consumer-friendly, supporting fair outcomes and contract certainty.* Accurately reflect the obligations, rights, and responsibilities of all contracting parties.* Enhance AXIS’s reputation for technical precision and market-leading documentation.* Support innovation in product development and digital policy issuance.* Act as a strategic partner to Underwriters, Conduct Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Operations.* Manage complex wording negotiations with brokers and clients, ensuring clarity and commercial viability.* Review and sign off documentation relating to Policy Wordings for Consumer, SME and Micro-Enterprises.* Lead the development and implementation of wording standards across multiple product lines.* Identify legal and regulatory requirements.* Monitor requested wording reviews alongside Conduct Risk.* Assist Conduct Risk in benchmarking exercises across internal products.* Summarize and share regulatory changes within the AXIS community which will include conducting training sessions for Underwriters and Operations staff on wording best practices, relevant case-law and regulatory updates.* Assist in maintaining processes and guidance documentation.* Support Underwriters with technical queries and the evolution of wordings.* Lead audits and quality assurance reviews of policy documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.* Drive innovation in wording automation and digital documentation tools.* Represent AXIS in external forums such as LMA and IUA to influence market standards and stay ahead of industry trends.* Collaborate with Conduct Risk and Product Development teams to ensure wordings reflect strategic and regulatory priorities.You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role. About You: We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals. What you need to have:* Have a legal, claims or insurance background, ideally in a wordings role.* Excellent attention to detail.* Be agile and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.* The ability to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience at all levels, including Executive Leadership.* The ability to take ownership of tasks and to independently lead small projects if required.* An inquisitive mind, not afraid to challenge ideas and ask questions.What we prefer you to have: • Exposure to the London Market in two or more business classes. • An understanding of regulatory requirements in local and international territories. • The ability to recognise and implement operational improvement processes. • A good technical knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Role Factors: In this role, you will typically be required to be in the office 6 days (minimum) within a calendar month. You will be supporting the Customer Operations team to maintain and develop wordings for AXIS customers. What we offer: You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more.Rewarding. Challenging. Meaningful.We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry.Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company.We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.