E&S Property Underwriter - Complex Risks

AXIS Capital; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid annual leave

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking an experienced Underwriter for E&S Property to independently underwrite complex surplus lines risks and manage a profitable book. You will analyze submissions, structure coverage and pricing, and negotiate terms with wholesale brokers while coordinating with internal teams.

The role requires strong technical underwriting skills, two+ years of E&S experience, and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPCU, ARM, and 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.
• Growing knowledge of E&S Property lines of business and applicable legal/regulatory guidelines.
• Strong communication, influencing, and presentation skills with internal/external partners.

Responsibilities

• Independently underwrite and manage a profitable book of complex surplus lines E&S Property risks, utilizing analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability, coverage structure, and pricing adequacy.
• Analyze and evaluate new and renewal submissions within guidelines and delegated authority.
• Assess E&S Property pricing adequacy and structure competitive underwriting solutions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with brokers and facultative markets to strengthen relationships.
• Work on problems of moderate scope with planning horizons extending months into the future.
• Underwrite and develop a diversified, profitable book of business aligned with growth objectives.
• Contribute to countrywide marketing by identifying wholesale broker partners aligned with AXIS’ risk appetite.
• Attend broker/client meetings to support account management, renewal strategy, and relationships.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, operations, actuarial, and leadership teams to support decisions and execution.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced underwriters and share knowledge.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Business development

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPCU designation

ARM designation

ASLI designation

Job description

AXIS Capital is seeking an experienced Underwriter for E&S Property to independently underwrite complex surplus lines risks and manage a profitable book. You will analyze submissions, structure coverage and pricing, and negotiate terms with wholesale brokers while coordinating with internal teams.

The role requires strong technical underwriting skills, two+ years of E&S experience, and a commitment to professional development.