Environmental Underwriting Trainee: Start Your Career

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Wellness programs

Job summary

AXIS Capital is hiring an Underwriting Trainee for its Environmental team in the United States. The role offers hands-on training in underwriting, risk assessment, broker relationship management, and portfolio management, leading toward an Underwriter role within DP&E.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Competitive salary, incentives, and a broad benefits package accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 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 skills

Communication

Learning mindset

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 hiring an Underwriting Trainee for its Environmental team in the United States. The role offers hands-on training in underwriting, risk assessment, broker relationship management, and portfolio management, leading toward an Underwriter role within DP&E.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Competitive salary, incentives, and a broad benefits package accompany this opportunity.