Underwriter - Environmental Site and Contractor Pollution

AXIS (AXIS Capital) • Full-time • Red Bank, New Jersey, United States • 1w ago

This 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 any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

Underwriter - Environmental Site and Contractor Pollution

The Opportunity

At AXIS, we believe that we can achieve more together. We are a trusted global specialty insurer and reinsurer known for combining strong underwriting expertise with innovative risk solutions. As we continue to expand our Environmental business, we are seeking an Underwriter / Senior Underwriter to join our Environmental Casualty team.

This role will be responsible for developing, underwriting, and managing a portfolio of monoline Site and contracts pollution with a focus on Premises Pollution Liability (PPL) and Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) products. The position combines disciplined underwriting execution with business development responsibilities and provides an opportunity to work within one of the industry's leading specialty environmental platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Underwrite new and renewal environmental casualty business, including:
- Premises Pollution Liability (PPL)
- Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL)
Evaluate complex environmental exposures, liabilities, and risk characteristics across a broad range of industries.
Determine appropriate pricing, terms, conditions, deductibles, and coverage structures in accordance with AXIS underwriting guidelines.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail brokerage partners to drive profitable growth.
Negotiate coverage, pricing, and policy terms while balancing production goals and portfolio profitability.
Manage an individual book of business, including retention, rate adequacy, portfolio monitoring, and new business development.
Collaborate with claims, legal, actuarial, risk engineering, and product development teams to deliver innovative environmental insurance solutions.
Monitor market trends, industry developments, competitor activity, and emerging environmental exposures.
Participate in broker meetings, industry events, and marketing initiatives to strengthen AXIS's market position.
Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and ensure compliance with internal underwriting authority and regulatory requirements.

Product Focus

The successful candidate will primarily support AXIS's Environmental business, which provides specialized coverage solutions for pollution and environmental liabilities, including:

Premises Pollution Liability (PPL)
Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL)
Site Pollution Liability
Excess Environmental Liability

Qualifications

Minimum 2+ years of commercial insurance underwriting experience.
Prior environmental, environmental, Site and Contractors pollution liability underwriting experience strongly preferred.
Understanding of environmental exposures, pollution liabilities, and coverage concepts.
Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
Demonstrated negotiation and relationship management skills.
Ability to independently manage accounts and broker relationships.
Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent insurance experience.
Progress toward CPCU, ARM, CRIS, or other industry designations is a plus.

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is a motivated underwriting professional who enjoys building broker relationships, evaluating complex risks, and contributing to a growing specialty portfolio. This individual will possess a strong technical foundation, sound underwriting judgment, and a desire to develop expertise within the environmental casualty marketplace.

What we offer

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $75,000 to $150,000. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location. 

In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, 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 vacation, and much more.  

Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is [Exempt/Non-Exempt] for FLSA purposes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.