Environmental Underwriting Trainee | Growth Path & Benefits

AXIS Capital; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AXIS Capital in Short Hills, NJ is seeking an ambitious Underwriter Trainee to join the Environmental team. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path to become an underwriter within DP&E, handling contractors pollution liability, professional liability, and pollution coverages.

You will evaluate submissions, analyze risk, build broker relationships, and support renewal work while developing core underwriting and portfolio management skills in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 0-1 years of professional experience.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to learn technical concepts and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn the fundamentals of specialty commercial insurance underwriting, pricing, and risk selection.
• Assist in evaluating new and renewal submissions by reviewing loss history, financial information, exposure data, operational details, and account characteristics.
• Analyze environmental, professional liability, and contractor-related risks to support underwriting decisions.
• Conduct research on insureds, industries, market trends, and emerging environmental exposures.
• Prepare underwriting analyses and recommendations for peer review and underwriting discussions.
• Support the quoting, binding, and policy issuance process.
• Learn AXIS underwriting guidelines, coverage forms, endorsements, and risk appetite.
• Assist with renewal reviews, policy changes, endorsements, and premium adjustments.
• Participate in broker meetings, training sessions, and marketing initiatives alongside experienced underwriters.
• Develop a foundational understanding of environmental liability, professional liability, and specialty package products.
• Build strong working relationships with brokers, clients, internal partners, and distribution teams.
• Gain exposure to portfolio management and profitability analysis while learning how disciplined underwriting drives sustainable growth.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Curiosity/initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Economics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Job description

AXIS Capital in Short Hills, NJ is seeking an ambitious Underwriter Trainee to join the Environmental team. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear path to become an underwriter within DP&E, handling contractors pollution liability, professional liability, and pollution coverages.

You will evaluate submissions, analyze risk, build broker relationships, and support renewal work while developing core underwriting and portfolio management skills in a collaborative,