About the Role
This role is responsible for 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. The position combines disciplined underwriting execution with business development responsibilities and provides an opportunity to work within one of the industry's leading specialty environmental platforms.
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.
- 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.
- Maintain accurate underwriting documentation and ensure compliance with internal underwriting authority and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Premises Pollution Liability (PPL)
- Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL)
- Site Pollution Liability
- Excess Environmental Liability
Location
- United States of America
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent insurance experience.
- Progress toward CPCU, ARM, CRIS, or other industry designations is a plus.
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000 to $150,000
Benefits
- Competitive target incentive compensation
- Medical plans for you and your family
- Health and wellness programs
- Retirement plans
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation
About the Company
- AXIS Capital is 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 proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.
- AXIS is a trusted global specialty insurer and reinsurer known for combining strong underwriting expertise with innovative risk solutions.
- We are expanding our Environmental business.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.
