Underwriter - Environmental Site and Contractor Pollution

About the role

The Underwriter / Senior Underwriter role at AXIS Capital focuses on developing, underwriting, and managing a portfolio of monoline Site and contractors pollution, with a primary emphasis on Premises Pollution Liability (PPL) and Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) products. This role combines disciplined underwriting execution with business development responsibilities and offers opportunities to work within one of the industry's leading specialty environmental platforms.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal environmental casualty business, including PPL and CPL
• Evaluate complex environmental exposures, liabilities, and risk characteristics across various 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
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and ensure compliance with internal underwriting authority and regulatory requirements

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

• Base salary in the range of $75,000 to $150,000
• Competitive target incentive compensation based on overall corporate and individual performance
• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical plans, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more