Environmental Casualty - Senior Underwriter

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in specialty insurance and reinsurance is seeking an Environmental Casualty - Senior Underwriter to manage liabilities while fostering relationships with brokers. The ideal candidate is not only skilled in environmental coverages but also possesses strong marketing capabilities. Join a team that values competent service and innovative risk management in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Environmental Liability insurance experience.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting primary and excess casualty.
• Proven marketing abilities with established broker relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop new environmental business and ensure profitability.
• Market and underwrite a portfolio of environmental liability business.
• Assist junior staff with underwriting referrals and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Job description

Environmental Casualty - Senior Underwriter

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This is your opportunity to 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. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

AXIS Environmental is seeking a Senior Underwriter who can develop, underwrite and manage a book of manufacturers writing on integrated policies (general liability/site pollution and excess). The ideal candidates will be located in Houston, Chicago or NYC and have a following of retail relationships that can add value to the AXIS book of business. The best candidates will be able to effectively manage day to day workload assignments while contributing to longer term strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility to develop new environmental business and grow the business profitably.
• Review, analyze, accept, and decline environmental risks to ensure profitability.
• Market and underwrite a portfolio of environmental liability business including contractor’s pollution liability, pollution legal liability, package environmental policies (general liability, contractors pollution liability and professional liability) and environmental excess business.
• Develop and manage broker and intermediary relationships along with sales and marketing.
• Develop internal relationships with other profit centers and distribution staff.
• Work to become proficient in other related insurance products offered by AXIS.
• Assist junior staff with underwriting referrals and training.
  
  
  

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Environmental Liability insurance experience is desired along with a deep knowledge of environmental brokers, environmental coverages and related ancillary coverages.
• Strong knowledge of underwriting primary casualty and excess casualty important.
• Proven marketing abilities and established relationships with wholesale and retail environmental brokers.
• Perform regular broker visits on timely and frequent basis via remote capabilities and in person when possible.
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) preferably in engineering or science related discipline.
• Strong record of underwriting profitable business.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills for risk and insurance metrics.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to work across multiple areas of the company and industries.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and remotely as needed.
• Candidate should be positive, energetic and possess strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; be well organized, a team player and have strong negotiating skills.
• Moderate travel as required for meetings and marketing when possible in the future.
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Insurance

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