VP, Environmental E&S Underwriting — Strategic Leader

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Plans

Life Insurance

401k Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Vice President, Underwriting E&S to lead the Environmental Casualty underwriting team and align practices with strategic goals. This senior leader collaborates with claims, risk management, finance, and actuarial to drive performance.

The role emphasizes market analysis, broker development, product planning, and continuous improvement of underwriting processes and technology to support growth in the Excess & Surplus space.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of commercial lines P&C experience with a focus on environmental casualty underwriting.
• Expertise in underwriting within relevant classes of business with advanced risk assessment skills.
• Proven ability to cultivate and manage strategic relationships with wholesale distribution partners in the Excess & Surplus insurance sector.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to independently prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the underwriting team within the environmental casualty and lead excess space to achieve financial goals, including premium, loss ratio, retention, commissions, pricing, new business, premium collection, and expense management.
• Monitor and analyze evolving market conditions to inform strategic underwriting decisions.
• Assume direct responsibility for broker development and management, including devising marketing plans and fostering profitable relationships.
• Participate in product development, planning processes & reinsurance placement for the product line.
• Continuously evaluate market dynamics to ensure competitive and responsive underwriting practices.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement of underwriting processes, systems, and technologies.
• Stay abreast of changes in the insurance landscape to guide product and pricing strategies which match up with customer needs and marketplace expectations
• Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Skills

Environmental casualty underwriting

Strategic relationship management

Leadership of teams

Negotiation & communication

Risk assessment

Deadline-driven prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in business/finance/related field

CPCU or equivalent certification

Job description

AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Vice President, Underwriting E&S to lead the Environmental Casualty underwriting team and align practices with strategic goals. This senior leader collaborates with claims, risk management, finance, and actuarial to drive performance.

The role emphasizes market analysis, broker development, product planning, and continuous improvement of underwriting processes and technology to support growth in the Excess & Surplus space.