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 focus on Premises Pollution Liability (PPL) and Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) products. This role combines disciplined underwriting execution with business development responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal environmental casualty business, including Premises Pollution Liability (PPL) and 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.
• Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and ensure compliance with internal underwriting authority and regulatory requirements.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

Competitive target incentive compensation, comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical plans, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more.