Underwriter - Builder's Risk

AXIS (AXIS Capital) • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $130,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AXIS Capital’s U.S. Construction team is seeking an underwriter focused on Builder’s Risk (Project and Master). The role supports the growth and profitability of the Builder’s Risk portfolio through underwriting new and renewal business, developing broker and customer relationships, building technical expertise, and supporting business development within the Construction team. The position can be based in any of AXIS’s Midwest or West Coast offices and follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of working from an AXIS office three days per week where applicable. Travel is roughly 25%.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of Builder’s Risk, Property, or Commercial Insurance underwriting experience.
• Curiosity and a desire to learn.
• Experience analyzing and underwriting a range of commercial property or Builder’s Risk exposures.
• Solid understanding of Builder’s Risk coverage, exposure analysis, pricing principles, and marketplace dynamics.
• Ability to analyze standard and moderately complex risks and communicate underwriting concepts or positions to audiences with varying levels of experience.
• Ability to independently manage routine underwriting responsibilities while collaborating effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to handle time constraints for quoting new and renewal business.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of both admitted (retail) and non-admitted / Excess & Surplus (wholesale) underwriting frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with brokers and supporting relationship development within an assigned market or territory.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Reasonable proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop Builder’s Risk expertise and relationships with brokers and customers while contributing to underwriting, retention, and portfolio growth objectives.
• Analyze and qualify opportunities against the organization’s underwriting appetite and communicate that appetite effectively.
• Underwrite within the underwriting governance framework.
• Evaluate, underwrite, and negotiate new and renewal business within delegated authority and underwriting guidelines, applying sound underwriting judgment.
• Develop or maintain broker relationships to support retention, and work with customers and brokers to identify insurance needs and recommend possible solutions.
• Support business development through broker interactions and identification of growth opportunities within assigned accounts and territories.
• Manage assigned underwriting responsibilities and contribute to portfolio performance objectives and organizational goals.
• Participate in industry functions and professional events to build market knowledge and represent AXIS professionally.
• Participate in and help facilitate broker and customer meetings to strengthen relationships, identify opportunities, and support retention and growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to meet customer needs.
• Participate in weekly team calls or meetings when operating in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Competitive target incentive compensation based on overall corporate and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed