Underwriter - E&S Property

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.

About the Team

AXIS’ Excess & Surplus (E&S) Property Division operates within one of the most complex and dynamic areas of the E&S insurance market. The team partners closely with wholesale brokers, facultative reinsurance markets, and internal stakeholders to deliver disciplined underwriting solutions that support profitable growth, strong client relationships, and long-term portfolio stability.

Responsibilities

• Independently underwrite and manage a profitable book of complex surplus lines E&S Property risks, utilizing appropriate analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability, coverage structure, and pricing adequacy.
• Analyze and evaluate new and renewal submissions, exercising sound underwriting judgment within established guidelines and delegated authority.
• Assess E&S Property pricing adequacy and structure competitive underwriting solutions aligned with AXIS’ strategic and financial objectives.
• Negotiate terms and conditions in a highly complex and competitive environment with wholesale brokers and facultative reinsurance markets, with a focus on strengthening and expanding existing relationships.
• Work on problems of moderate scope where underwriting decisions require analysis of multiple risk, pricing, and market factors, with a planning time horizon extending several months into the future.
• Underwrite and develop a diversified, profitable book of business in support of strategic business plans and overall growth and profit objectives.
• Contribute to the execution of a countrywide marketing strategy by identifying wholesale broker partners aligned with AXIS’ E&S Property risk appetite and new business goals.
• Attend broker and client meetings, typically alongside more senior underwriting leadership, supporting account management, renewal strategy, and relationship development efforts.
• Collaborate closely with internal business partners across underwriting, claims, operations, actuarial, and leadership teams to support underwriting decisions and operational execution.
• Provide informal guidance and mentorship to less experienced underwriters and support team knowledge sharing, as appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of legal, regulatory, and market developments impacting E&S Property underwriting and ensure compliance with applicable standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPCU, ARM, and/or ASLI designations strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of E&S underwriting experience.
• Advanced technical underwriting expertise and demonstrated progression of responsibility.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and business development capabilities.
• Established wholesale broker relationships highly desired.
• A growing knowledge of E&S Property lines of business and applicable legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong communication, influencing, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners.

Schedule

Be in the office 3 days per week.

Pay

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $85,000 to $105,000. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.

Benefits

• 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.