Underwriter Environmental Site and Contractor Pollution

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.

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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 industrys 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 AXISs market position.
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and ensure compliance with internal underwriting authority and regulatory requirements.

Product Focus

The successful candidate will primarily support AXISs 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.
• Bachelors 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 $75000 to $150000. 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 isExempt/Non-Exemptfor FLSA purposes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.