Senior Underwriter - Private Company Management Liability

AXIS (AXIS Capital); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AXIS Capital seeks a Senior Underwriter for Private Company Management Liability (D&O, EPLI, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime) to develop and manage a focused book targeting private clients under $3B in revenue. The role requires strong broker relationships, portfolio management, and underwriting independence.

The position blends a hybrid work environment in Chicago with travel to meet brokers and clients, industry events, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years underwriting management liability experience.
• Proven broker relationships within region.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and team player.

Responsibilities

• Retain and grow the Private Company Management Liability book.
• Manage a book of business for new lines, renewals, and cross-marketing within AXIS (GWP > $5M).
• Meet servicing objectives: quote turnaround, policy issuance, phone management, renewals, file maintenance, documentation.
• Underwrite risks, structure limits, retention, pricing, and endorsements per guidelines.
• Develop underwriting knowledge and market awareness; build broker relationships.

Skills

People skills

Analytical mindset

Time management

Broker relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Underwriting systems

Risk modeling tools

Job description

AXIS Capital seeks a Senior Underwriter for Private Company Management Liability (D&O, EPLI, Fiduciary Liability, and Crime) to develop and manage a focused book targeting private clients under $3B in revenue. The role requires strong broker relationships, portfolio management, and underwriting independence.

The position blends a hybrid work environment in Chicago with travel to meet brokers and clients, industry events, and ongoing professional development.