AXIS Capital

Title: Unit Leader, East - Primary Casualty Location: Alpharetta, New York City, Short Hills, Princeton, Red Bank United States Job Description: This posting is for an existing vacancy. 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. Unit Leader, East - Primary Casualty Hybrid - Alpharetta, New York City, Short Hills, Princeton, Red Bank AXIS' U.S. Primary Casualty Division has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to join a strategic team of professional underwriters. Under Head of Casualty supervision, our Unit Leader, East will manage an existing team of Primary Casualty underwriters that act within established guidelines to actively market, analyze, review, evaluate and monitor new and renewal accounts. The Unit Leader will exercise sound judgment in the processing and management of US Primary Casualty accounts and underwriting activities. As part of a progressive, team-oriented work environment, this individual will be responsible for the management, development, growth and profitability of a challenging Primary Casualty book of business. Candidate Profile Unit Leader, East - Primary Casualty will be a "hands-on" technical expert with a history of success within a top-tier Commercial Insurance Carrier focused on Managing and building a regional complex book of Primary Casualty and General Liability risks for the Middle Market & Large Complex risk with premiums of $100K to $1M. Candidates will have deep contacts within the northeast wholesale broker channels, exposure to the manufacturing and Commercial Contractors verticals, and full life cycle exposure to portfolio management across; market cycle fluctuations, solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and marketing. Additionally, the candidate must have an executive presence, demonstrating success in communicating, influencing, and building solid relationships that add value to the AXIS business book and contribute to longer-term strategic initiatives. Work Profile This role is ideal for individuals based in Red Bank, Short Hills or Princeton New Jersey; New York City; Or Alpharetta, GA who are looking for a combination of remote, in-office, and face-to-face meetings with internal partners and clients. The job requires three days a week in the office except while traveling to attend sales, industry, and company events. Key Duties & Responsibilities: - Lead and manage the east primary casualty team - Underwrite a profitable book of Middle Market to Large Complex Primary Casualty risks, employing the appropriate analytical diagnostics to assess acceptability - Expertise in analyzing primary General Liability pricing adequacy with an emphasis on Manufacturing and Commercial Contractors verticals - Ability to negotiate terms and conditions in a highly complex and competitive environment with a broad range of wholesale brokers. - Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks - Underwriting and developing a profitable book of business greater than $10M GWP supporting strategic business plans while retaining a diversified mix of business to achieve overall growth and profit objectives (which necessarily includes in-person meetings with brokers and clients) - Developing a east coast focused marketing strategy that recognizes the risk appetite of the wholesale brokers that produce desirable accounts to meet new business goals - Regularly attend meetings in the office and in remote locations with other underwriters, employees, staff and management - Support changes to long-term and short-term business strategies with the ability to adjust quickly & effectively achieve profitability goals - Make recommendations to Head of Casualty regarding market strategy, product development and departmental efficiency - Ability to manuscript specialized policy and endorsement language for highly complex risks - Stay up-to-date on national, state, and regional issues/regulations, industry activity and trends - Responsible for special underwriting projects and presentations as requested by Head of Casualty Required Education/Training & Experience: - Bachelor's degree required. CPCU, ARM, and/or ASLI designations are a plus - A minimum of 10 years Middle Market to Large Complex Primary Casualty underwriting experience - Strong negotiation and business development abilities - Established wholesale broker relationships are highly desired - Advanced technical expertise, underwriting skills and a high level of knowledge of insurance and underwriting principles, practices and procedures - Direct background leading a regional team of Underwriters - In-depth knowledge of the Primary Casualty lines of business and legal and regulatory guidelines, to include demonstrated technical knowledge and skills reflective of a progression of positions with increasing responsibility Other desired skills and characteristics: - Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills - Ability to effectively interact with all levels of internal and external business partners. - Ability to effectively analyze and assess risk and develop creative solutions. - Ability to travel and meet with brokers, clients, and attend industry and company meetings in person. For this position, we expect to offer a base salary in the range of USD $200,000 to USD $250,000. The specific salary offer will be based on an assessment of various factors, including the experience of the successful candidate and their work location. In addition, all employees are eligible for competitive incentive targets, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, 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.

Title: Lead Underwriter - Environmental Casualty (Products Liability & Pollution) Manufacturing Location: New York, NY Chicago, IL Red Bank, New Jersey Alpharetta, GA Princeton, NJ Short Hills, NJ Kansas City, MO Full time 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 race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. Lead Underwriter - Environmental Casualty (Products Liability & Pollution) Manufacturing AXIS is building out its Environmental Casualty platform with a focus on the manufacturing segment offering complex product liability and pollution coverage across North America. This is a leadership role within a growing, specialist underwriting team responsible for combining general liability and pollution capabilities into a more integrated client solution. As a Lead Underwriter, you will develop, underwrite, and manage a national portfolio of complex product Liability & pollution risk while helping to shape underwriting strategy, distribution, and team development within our environmental practice. Role Overview This position is responsible for underwriting and portfolio management of complex environmental casualty risks, with a focus on manufacturing/product exposures. The role combines day-to-day deal execution with broader responsibilities across strategy, relationship management, and team development. You will operate with a high level of autonomy while contributing to longer-term initiatives tied to portfolio growth, product evolution, and market positioning. Key Responsibilities Portfolio & Production - Develop and grow a profitable book of environmental casualty business across manufacturing risks - Underwrite, analyze, and price complex risks across general liability and pollution exposures - Build and manage a diversified portfolio aligned to profitability and risk appetite Underwriting Execution - Evaluate submissions, perform technical underwriting analysis, and determine appropriate terms and structures - Prepare and issue indications, quotations, and binders - Decline risks outside appetite with clear, market-credible rationale Distribution & Market Engagement - Develop and manage relationships across retail and wholesale broker channels - Actively market AXIS capabilities and originate new business opportunities - Maintain consistent broker engagement through in-person meetings and remote interaction Strategy & Platform Development - Contribute to the build-out of AXIS's environmental casualty offering, particularly within manufacturing - Support the development of underwriting guidelines, appetite, and product strategy - Establish presence as a market-facing thought partner within the environmental and manufacturing space Leadership & Team Development - Support, mentor, and provide guidance to junior underwriters - Assist with underwriting referrals and training within the pollution liability space - Contribute to team build-out and operational structure as the business scales Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a senior environmental casualty underwriting professional with a proven track record handling complex product liability & pollution targeting Middle market manufacturing risks within a leading commercial insurance carrier. They bring both technical depth and strong market connectivity, along with a willingness to operate in a hands-on, build-oriented environment. Desired Experience & Qualifications - 15+ years of environmental liability underwriting experience - Deep expertise in pollution legal liability (PLL) - Strong knowledge of general liability and product liability and pollution exposures within manufacturing - Demonstrated track record of underwriting profitable business portfolios - Established relationships across retail and wholesale environmental brokers - Proven ability to originate and develop new business opportunities Core Capabilities - Strong technical underwriting and analytical skills - Ability to evaluate complex risk and structure solutions across combined GL and pollution coverage - Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders - Executive presence with the ability to build long-term broker and client relationships - Self-starter mentality with the ability to operate independently in a national role Work Environment - Hybrid work model with a combination of in-office, remote work, and travel - Location flexible around major U.S. insurance hubs - Travel required for broker meetings, industry events, and internal collaboration For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $220K - $250K. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location. In addition, 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 for FLSA purposes.

Title: Product Analyst Locations: Red Bank, New Jersey Remote - Wisconsin Remote - Washington Remote - Virginia Stamford, CT time type Full time job requisition id REQ06467 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 race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. How does this role contribute to our collective success? The candidate will work closely with AXIS Accident & Health (A&H) underwriters to design, draft, revise, and maintain policy form and endorsement language for new and existing products, ensuring policy terms accurately reflect underwriting intent and comply with state regulations. The role involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders and functional areas across AXIS, including underwriting, legal and compliance, actuarial, and claims. The candidate will assist business units in ongoing efforts to ensure product forms are issued in accordance with approved filings and remain competitive. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong working knowledge of Accident & Health insurance form requirements, as well as leisure Travel, Pet insurance, and Employer Stop Loss. The role requires a high level of accountability, strong analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail. What will you do in this role? - Draft policy forms efficiently to support business objectives within set timelines. - Support product development for new products, rewrites, and endorsements end-to-end. - Draft language for new products and product enhancements. - Analyze and master state specific language requirements. - Collaborate with compliance, underwriting, actuarial, claims, and operations on product requirements. - Create and maintain issue instructions and documentation for approved product forms. - Research and analyze competitive accident and health products and form language. - Assist in reviewing product proposal outputs and marketing materials. - Support maintenance of the form's library. - Assist with delivering products for filing submissions. - Review, respond, and negotiate state insurance department form objections. - Research subject matter requests using online and insurance law resources. - Lead and manage projects for form development and implementation. - Track and report status of all form related projects. You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role. About you: We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals. What you need to have: - Bachelor’s degree and relevant Product Analyst experience required. - Minimum 10 years A&H product drafting experience preferred. - Draft policy wordings to support business objectives. - Self-direct tasks and lead development projects - Understand A&H state filing and regulatory requirements. - Analyze complex problems and deliver timely solutions. - Collaborate effectively across teams and departments. - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Proficient with Microsoft Office applications. What we prefer you have: - Juris Doctorate Role factors: In this role, you will typically be required to: - Embrace the hybrid culture offered at AXIS. You need to be in the office 3 days per week. - Much of the work involves drafting insurance policy wording according to state laws, product specifications, analysis, and communication. Comfort with prolonged screen time is necessary. What we offer: For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $110,000 - $145,000 for Red Bank, NJ, $115,000 - $150,000 for Short Hills, NJ, $95,000 -$130,000 for Alpharetta, GA and $105,000 - $140,000 for Chicago, IL. Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location. In addition, 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 for FLSA purposes.