Senior Environmental Underwriter

Company: AmTrust Financial
Location: New York
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Environmental Underwriter



Job Locations

US






Requisition ID

JR1003754



Category

Underwriting



Position Type

Regular Full-Time






































Overview









AmTrust E&S Insurance Services is a leader in the Excess & Surplus (E&S) lines market, specializing in hard-to-place risks and complex liability solutions. We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Underwriter to join our team, focusing on both environmental monoline and environmental casualty products. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and excel at underwriting challenging risks, we want to hear from you.

As a Senior Environmental Underwriter, you will underwrite and manage a portfolio of high-hazard environmental liability risks, including Pollution Legal Liability (PLL), Environmental Excess, and other monoline and environmental casualty products. This role requires deep expertise in environmental underwriting, risk assessment, and the ability to develop tailored solutions for unique environmental exposures. Those within a 50-mile radius of an AmTrust office may be required to abide by a hybrid schedule.













Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of complex environmental liability risks, ensuring adherence to AmTrust E&S guidelines and profitability standards.
• Conduct thorough risk analysis, including hazard evaluation, pricing, and coverage form selection (ISO and proprietary forms).
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with wholesale brokers and retail agents to drive new business and retain profitable accounts.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing for non-admitted primary and excess liability policies.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior underwriters, fostering team growth and expertise.
• Stay current with market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging environmental risks.
• Participate in industry events and occasional travel to support business development.
• Location agnostic, but in a major metro area, along with the ability and desire to travel up to 25% to visit brokers and develop business is crucial.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • 5 to 7+ years of environmental underwriting or brokering experience, with a knowledge of both environmental monoline and casualty products.
  • Deep knowledge of high-hazard risks, including construction, distressed premises, and industrial exposures. In-depth experience of working in an underwriting environment within a specialized/complex underwriting area.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Proven track record of developing and underwriting profitable business.
  • Ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively.
  • Proficiency in ISO coverage forms and industry-standard policy language, as well as standard monoline environmental products.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, price, and negotiate complex environmental risks.
  • Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business, or related fields a plus, as too are CPCU, RPLU, or other insurance designations.
  • Established relationships within the wholesale E&S distribution channel desired. Why Join AmTrust E&S?
    • Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
    • Opportunity to underwrite challenging and innovative environmental risks.
    • Collaborative, growth-oriented culture with a focus on professional development.
    • Flexibility with remote or hybrid work options.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      What We Offer
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off. AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities. AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
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