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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.\nAt 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.\nAll 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.\nUnderwriting Trainee - Environmental\nPosition Summary\nAXIS 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.\nThe Environmental business provides innovative insurance solutions for environmental contractors, environmental consultants, engineers, construction-related risks, and other professional service firms with complex environmental exposures.\nAs 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.\nThis position is designed to provide a structured career path toward promotion into an Underwriter role within the DP&E organization.\nWhat You Will Do\nUnder the guidance of senior underwriters, you will:\nLearn the fundamentals of specialty commercial insurance underwriting, pricing, and risk selection.\nAssist in evaluating new and renewal submissions by reviewing loss history, financial information, exposure data, operational details, and account characteristics.\nAnalyze environmental, professional liability, and contractor-related risks to support underwriting decisions.\nConduct research on insureds, industries, market trends, and emerging environmental exposures.\nPrepare underwriting analyses and recommendations for peer review and underwriting discussions.\nSupport the quoting, binding, and policy issuance process.\nLearn AXIS underwriting guidelines, coverage forms, endorsements, and risk appetite.\nAssist with renewal reviews, policy changes, endorsements, and premium adjustments.\nParticipate in broker meetings, training sessions, and marketing initiatives alongside experienced underwriters.\nDevelop a foundational understanding of environmental liability, professional liability, and specialty package products.\nBuild strong working relationships with brokers, clients, internal partners, and distribution teams.\nGain exposure to portfolio management and profitability analysis while learning how disciplined underwriting drives sustainable growth.\nYou will build proficiency in:\nCoreUnderwriting Skills\nRisk assessment and exposure analysis\nCoverage review and interpretation\nUnderwriting processes, workflows, and systems\nPricing methods and rating fundamentals\nLoss ratio and profitability analysis\nProduct Knowledge\nContractors Pollution Liability\nProfessional Liability\nPollution Legal Liability\nCombined environmental package products\nRelated environmental and specialty casualty coverages\nBusiness Development\nBroker relationship building\nMarketing and distribution basics\nClear presentation and communication skills\nIndustry networking and professional growth\nQualifications Required\nBachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Insurance, Economics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.\n0-1 years of professional experience.\nStrong analytical and critical thinking skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication abilities.\nAbility to learn technical concepts and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong organizational and time management skills.\nDemonstrated curiosity, initiative, and desire to build a career in underwriting.\nPreferred\nInternship experience in insurance, engineering, construction, environmental services, or related industries.\nCoursework or academic background in environmental science, engineering, risk management, or finance.\nInterest in specialty insurance and environmental risk management.\nExperience analyzing data and making recommendations based on findings.\nFor this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $70,000 to $95,000. 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