Environmental Senior Production Underwriting Specialist

Great American Insurance Company•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great American Insurance Group’s Environmental Division is seeking a Senior Production Underwriting Specialist to evaluate and underwrite Site Pollution and Contractor’s Pollution Liability new and renewal business. The role is based in the New York City office and follows a hybrid schedule of three days in-office and two days remote. The specialist will handle complex site pollution accounts and portfolios, support profitable growth, and serve as a mentor to local underwriting staff, with potential opportunity for future advancement. 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 significant environmental underwriting experience combined with prior environmental consulting.
Local marketing and occasional national travel are required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without 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 information and clarify details.
Evaluate Phase I and II reports and other technical documents, and search databases to inform underwriting decisions.
Document underwriting decisions properly and ensure compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.
Evaluate existing policies for renewal or modification.
Communicate underwriting decisions clearly to internal teams, agents, and brokers.
Stay informed about 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, including presentations, industry events, and broker and agent meetings.
Mentor and advise junior staff through formal and informal collaboration.
Perform other duties as assigned.