Underwriter, Environmental

Aspen Insurance; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Insurance is seeking a qualified Environmental Liability underwriter to operate within defined authority and manage a growing book. You will assess risk in Construction, Energy, Manufacturing, and related sectors, and work to deliver profitable outcomes for clients and the firm.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration with brokers, internal teams, and market bodies, with opportunities for travel to establish key relationships and support divisional plans.

Qualifications

• College degree or higher required.
• Experience in standard underwriting practices and procedures.
• Associated classes or courses and/or industry license, or designation.
• 5-10 years in the insurance market; experience with E&S a plus.
• Strong knowledge of environmental liability and coverage.
• Strong knowledge of ISO coverage forms.
• Familiar with different rating plans (ISO, Loss Rating, Layer Pricing, Funding).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical ability.
• Ability to establish strong relationships in the broker communities.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage risk for Environmental Liability accounts within defined authority.
• Review, negotiate, accept or decline risks with brokers and clients.
• Ensure all risks are evaluated per underwriting standards and authority limits.
• Develop new business in line with the divisional plan.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and clients, including travel.
• Support the team with coaching to maximize performance.
• Utilize the in-house underwriting database for data input and reporting.
• Contribute to market associations and internal committees.
• Uphold Aspen Spirit and pursue professional development.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and issued on time.
• Comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
• Collaborate across processes to maintain effectiveness.
• Undertake other duties as requested.

Skills

Underwriting basics

Industry license

5-10 years insurance

Env liability knowledge

ISO forms knowledge

Rating plans ISO

MS Office

Tech aptitude

Broker relationships

Education

College degree or higher

Job description

About us

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions. We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism. Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The role

To operate within defined authority to accept and assist in the management of risk for the purpose of underwriting a profitable Environmental Liability account. Employees will have knowledge in target industries and businesses that include but are not limited to: Construction, Energy, Manufacturing and Distribution, Public Entity, and Real Estate. We will grow our environmental product line in these key areas while remaining open to new business across all industries – all the while offering a top-level product and service.

Key accountabilities

• Proven ability to handle a $5M book of business
• To review, negotiate, accept or decline risks on behalf of the Company
• To ensure all business is thoroughly evaluated by peer review and that risks written adhere to the Company’s underwriting standards and individual authority limits
• To develop new business in line with the divisional business plan
• To develop relationships with brokers and clients including travel, where necessary. To establish strong relationships in the broker communities.
• Assist in steering the team to develop new business in line with the annual divisional underwriting business plan
• To assist in the management of the support team providing support and coaching to develop and maximize individual potential
• To effectively use in-house underwriting database e.g., data input, interrogation of data, report generation
• Support market associations and trade bodies
• Contribute and work with internal committees as appropriate
• Act in accordance with and be an advocate for the Aspen Spirit.
• Participate and undertake applicable professional, technical and career development training (delivered internally and externally) to include attainment of associated qualifications where required.
• Ensure company, market and client related documentation is issued (internally and externally) accurately and on time where applicable.
• Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations.
• Operate as an effective team member by supporting colleagues and contributing in the delivery and achievement of overall team and business objectives.
• Liaise with relevant and associated areas and groups within the business process to establish, support and maintain business relationships and organizational effectiveness.
• Undertake any other duties of a similar nature that the company reasonably requests to be performed that are within the expertise and skills of the jobholder.

Skills & experience

• College graduate or higher.
• Experience in standard underwriting practices and procedures.
• Associated classes or courses and/or industry license, or designation.
• 5-10 years in the insurance market; experience with E&S a plus.
• Strong knowledge of environmental liability and coverage.
• Strong knowledge of coverage forms (particularly ISO).
• Familiar with different rating plans (ISO, Loss Rating, Layer Pricing, Funding).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical ability.
• Ability to establish strong relationships in the broker communities.

Other

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.