Environmental Senior Production Underwriting Specialist

Great American Insurance Group•New York, NY

2d•$160,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American’s Environmental Division is seeking a Senior Production Underwriting Specialist to evaluate and underwrite new and renewal Site Pollution and Contractor’s Pollution Liability business, including complex site pollution accounts and portfolios. The role analyzes risk data and technical documentation to determine coverage, pricing, and terms in accordance with company guidelines and risk appetite, while ensuring underwriting decisions are properly documented and compliant with applicable regulations. The specialist works with internal teams, agents, brokers, and clients to gather information, communicate decisions, maintain customer relationships, and generate and retain profitable business. The position also supports product promotion and market growth through marketing initiatives, presentations, industry events, and broker and agent meetings. It serves as a mentor and advisor to more junior underwriting staff and may offer future advancement opportunities. The position is based in Great American’s New York City office and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in-office and two days remote. Local marketing and occasional national travel are required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Risk Management and Insurance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Generally, a minimum of 10 years of environmental underwriting experience, or a combination of significant environmental underwriting experience and prior environmental consulting.
Local marketing and occasional national travel are required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience underwriting monoline site pollution and contractors pollution coverage is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and underwrite new and renewal Site Pollution and Contractor’s Pollution Liability business in accordance with company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite, including complex site pollution accounts and portfolios.
Analyze risk data to make informed decisions about coverage, pricing, and terms.
Collaborate with internal resources, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.
Evaluate Phase I and II reports and other technical documents, and search databases to inform underwriting decisions.
Document underwriting decisions and ensure compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
Evaluate existing policies for potential renewal or modification.
Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers and coworkers to generate new business and retain profitable business.
Interpret, explain, and promote products and services to drive market growth.
Use advanced marketing techniques to promote company products to brokers and agents.
Monitor market trends and competition to identify opportunities for product enhancements and marketing strategies.
Organize and participate in marketing initiatives, presentations, industry events, and broker and agent meetings.
Mentor and advise more junior staff through formal and informal collaboration.
Perform other duties as assigned.