Underwriter - Environmental

Overview

As part of Ascot Group, you will develop, underwrite, and manage the Environmental book to achieve sustainable growth and profitability within delegated authority. You will work with cross‑regional teams to execute the Environmental go‑to‑market plan and scale the portfolio. You will underwrite Site Pollution and Contractors Pollution Liability, monitor performance, and drive cross‑selling opportunities with internal partners and brokers. You will uphold underwriting integrity and contribute to process improvements that enhance client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Environmental go‑to‑market plan and grow the book within the Syndicate’s Casualty portfolio
• Underwrite and negotiate Site Pollution and Contractors Pollution Liability policies
• Monitor premiums, costs, and claims ratios and take corrective actions to sustain profitability
• Collaborate with London and US teams; build guidelines, forms library, and marketing materials
• Foster relationships with brokers and internal partners to drive cross‑selling and operational excellence
• Operate within delegated underwriting authority and refer as needed
• Provide feedback to management to improve processes and efficiency
• Analyze data to improve underwriter productivity and broker experience

Key requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of underwriting experience
• Experience with monoline Environmental products including Site Pollution and Contractors Pollution liability
• Deep knowledge of Environmental insurance products and regulations
• Strong collaborative and critical thinking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, desk management, and prioritization abilities
• Positive, self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills
• Excellent oral and written communication and negotiation skills
• Solution‑oriented with strong relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• collaboration
• critical thinking
• relationship management
• Environmental insurance products
• insurance regulations
• data analysis

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