Environmental Underwriting Trainee - Launch Your Career

Axis; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans for you and your family

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking an ambitious Environmental Underwriting Trainee to join our Environmental team. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on training, mentorship from experienced underwriters, and a clear path to an Underwriter position within the DP&E organization.

You will develop core underwriting skills, risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management while building broker and client relationships. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package and competitive incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or closely related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamentals of specialty commercial underwriting, pricing, and risk selection.
• Assist in evaluating submissions by reviewing history, data, and account characteristics.
• Analyze environmental and contractor risks to support decisions.
• Prepare underwriting analyses and recommendations for review.
• Support quoting, binding, and policy issuance processes.
• Develop relationships with brokers and clients.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Curiosity/initiative

Time management

Education

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

Job description

AXIS Capital is seeking an ambitious Environmental Underwriting Trainee to join our Environmental team. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on training, mentorship from experienced underwriters, and a clear path to an Underwriter position within the DP&E organization.

You will develop core underwriting skills, risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management while building broker and client relationships. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package and competitive incentive opportunities.