Underwriter Trainee - Environmental

AXIS Re; 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

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 any protected characteristic, including age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any basis prohibited by the laws that govern its operations.

Underwriting Trainee - Environmental Position Summary AXIS is seeking an ambitious and analytical Underwriting Trainee to join our Environmental team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in developing a long-term career in specialty insurance underwriting. The Environmental business provides innovative insurance solutions for environmental contractors, environmental consultants, engineers, construction‑related risks, and other professional service firms with complex environmental exposures. As an Underwriting Trainee, you will receive hands‑on training and mentorship from experienced underwriters while developing technical underwriting, risk assessment, broker relationship management, and portfolio management skills. This position is designed to provide a structured career path toward promotion into an Underwriter role within the DP&E organization.

What You Will Do

• 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.

You will build proficiency in:

• Core Underwriting Skills
• Risk assessment and exposure analysis
• Coverage review and interpretation
• Underwriting processes, workflows, and systems
• Pricing methods and rating fundamentals
• Loss ratio and profitability analysis
• Product Knowledge
• Contractors Pollution Liability
• Professional Liability Pollution Legal Liability
• Combined environmental package products
• Related environmental and specialty casualty coverages
• Business Development
• Broker relationship building
• Marketing and distribution basics
• Clear presentation and communication skills
• Industry networking and professional growth

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Economics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or 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.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and desire to build a career in underwriting.
• Preferred Internship experience in insurance, engineering, construction, environmental services, or related industries.
• Coursework or academic background in environmental science, engineering, risk management, or finance.
• Interest in specialty insurance and environmental risk management.
• Experience analyzing data and making recommendations based on findings.

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $70,000 to $95,000. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.

On top of this, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance.

On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is [Exempt/Non-Exempt] for FLSA purposes.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Rewarding. Challenging. Meaningful. We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.