Underwriter, Inland Marine

About the role

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. This role is responsible for portfolio development, maintenance, and profitable growth of the Inland Marine business unit in North America. You will assist the division leader in building out the product set and underwriting team to meet the unit’s goals, establish a business plan, and ensure financial outcomes align with broader North American objectives.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Product Management, P&C Actuarial, Claims, Underwriting, Finance, and Accounting—to enhance customer experience, satisfaction, profitability, quality, and consistency for the Inland Marine product line.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze underwriting data to determine risk eligibility according to corporate standards.
• Develop and manage distribution relationships through excellent customer service and creative marketing activities.
• Provide subject matter expertise on inland marine insurance within the organization.
• Meet profitability and premium goals set by the Head of North America and the department.
• Make independent underwriting decisions within assigned authority and maintain proper file documentation.
• Liaise with U.S. distribution leaders to analyze results and maintain accountability of broker partners.
• Monitor market trends and identify emerging threats to the department.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of department products and services and articulate the department’s value proposition.
• Participate in training and initiatives.
• Travel as required for marketing, training, or industry events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department head.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience underwriting multiple inland marine classes.
• Existing relationships with wholesale and retail producers, with a focus on Inland Marine business.
• Experience with manuscript, company, and AAIS Inland Marine forms.
• Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel for marketing, training, or national industry events.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a small, tightly knit team environment and independently within assigned underwriting authority, territory, and appetite.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications.
• Adherence to departmental policies and procedures, including risk management controls.

Pay

Base salary range: $100,000 to $120,000, determined by experience and work location. Competitive target incentive compensation based on corporate and individual performance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plans for you and your family.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation.