Underwriter Trainee - Environmental

AXIS (AXIS Capital) • Short Hills, NJ

2d • $70,000 - $95,000

About The Position

AXIS Capital is seeking an ambitious and analytical Underwriting Trainee to join its Environmental team. The position is suited to a recent graduate or early-career professional seeking to develop a long-term career in specialty insurance underwriting. The Environmental business provides insurance solutions for environmental contractors, environmental consultants, engineers, construction-related risks, and other professional service firms with complex environmental exposures.

The trainee will receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced underwriters while developing skills in technical underwriting, risk assessment, broker relationship management, and portfolio management. The position offers a structured career path toward promotion to an Underwriter role within the DP&E organization.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn the fundamentals of specialty commercial insurance underwriting, pricing, and risk selection under the guidance of senior underwriters.
• 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.
• Research 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.
• Build working relationships with brokers, clients, internal partners, and distribution teams.
• Gain exposure to portfolio management and profitability analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance.
• Medical plans for employees and their families.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level