Senior Underwriter, Environmental & Renewable Energy

Ascot Group; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Ascot Group is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Environmental to manage a renewable energy-focused portfolio within the Environmental Casualty division. The role emphasizes emerging technology knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and a client-centric approach.

Hybrid in-office work supports collaboration with brokers and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of P&C underwriting experience, expertise in environmental products, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Environmental or Biology/Chemistry is a plus) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of underwriting experience in the P&C insurance industry.
• Experience with environmental casualty.
• Experience with renewable energy products is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of Environmental insurance products, insurance regulations and the insurance industry.
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational, desk management and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be positive, self-motivated, and possess strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Possess strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers.
• Solution oriented team player with a strong relationship management skill set working with both internal and external stakeholders and customers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• ASLI, CPCU, ARM or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required.
• Ability to travel 10-15%.

Responsibilities

• Manage profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business through underwriting execution and strategic plan adherence.
• Underwrite and negotiate environmental casualty accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
• Monitor premiums, costs and claims ratios per contract and take corrective measures for long-term profitability.
• Work independently within delegated underwriting authority and make referrals as required.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with Environmental peers, leaders, and internal partners to identify cross-selling opportunities and aid product development.
• Foster and maintain external relationships with brokers to market Ascot's products.
• Operate with underwriting integrity per Environmental guidelines for profitability.
• Provide feedback to management to improve processes and customer relevance.
• Analyze data to improve underwriter productivity and broker experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Commit to The Ascot Way: foster engagement, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Environmental casualty

Renewable energy knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication & presentation

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Travel ability

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Environmental/Biology/Chemistry or equivalent

ASLI, CPCU, ARM or other professional designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ascot Group is seeking a Senior Underwriter, Environmental to manage a renewable energy-focused portfolio within the Environmental Casualty division. The role emphasizes emerging technology knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and a client-centric approach.

Hybrid in-office work supports collaboration with brokers and internal teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of P&C underwriting experience, expertise in environmental products, and strong analytical and communication skills.