Environmental Underwriter

Ryan Specialty • Denver, CO

4d • $88,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Freberg Environmental Insurance (FEI), a Managing General Underwriter within Ryan Specialty, is a market‑leading provider of environmental and pollution‑related insurance solutions. With decades of specialized expertise and a broker-focused model, we deliver customized underwriting solutions for environmental contractors, consultants, engineers, and a wide range of environmentally impacted industries. We are seeking a motivated, detail‑oriented Environmental Underwriter to join our Environmental Engineers, Consultants & Contractors (ECC) Program—FEI’s largest and longest-running underwriting platform. This role focuses on underwriting new and renewal accounts across multiple environmental lines, including General Liability, Professional Liability, and Contractors Pollution Liability. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing a high-volume book with disciplined underwriting and strong broker communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of underwriting experience —preferably environmental liability, casualty, or specialty lines.
• Strong technical underwriting skills and comfort managing a high-volume, fast-moving book of business.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Valid P&C or Surplus Lines license (as required by jurisdiction).

Nice To Haves

• Experience underwriting environmental contractors, engineers, consultants, or similar risks is highly preferred.
• Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, ARE, or similar are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of new and renewal business across environmental lines (GL, PL, CPL) for accounts of moderate to high complexity.
• Evaluate risk quality, pricing adequacy, terms, and coverage structure to ensure profitable underwriting decisions within delegated authority.
• Build and maintain a consistent, disciplined underwriting approach aligned with FEI guidelines, rating models, and carrier expectations.
• Collaborate with brokers to communicate risk appetites, coverage options, program value, and deal structure.
• Support growth by identifying opportunities within existing and new markets and contributing to FEI’s portfolio strategy.
• Apply consultative selling and marketing skills to promote environmental products and solutions.
• Participate in broker meetings, marketing visits, industry events, and training sessions.
• Deliver a strong service experience through timely, accurate underwriting and responsive communication.
• Maintain strong broker relationships to drive renewal retention and new business development.

Benefits

• Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals.
• In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
• For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.
• We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees