Environmental Senior Production Underwriting Specialist

Environmental Senior Production Underwriting SpecialistWe use optional cookies to personalize content and analyze our traffic. You may decline the use of optional cookies by selecting the \"Decline\" button below. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.# Careers at Great American Insurance Group## Environmental Senior Production Underwriting SpecialistApply: New York, NY (USA): Full time: Posted Today: R9702**Be Here. Be Great.** Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a \"small company\" culture where your ideas will be heard with \"big company\" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.## This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.Great American’s Environmental Division offers an exclusive focus on environmental insurance solutions to a wide variety of commercial customers. Our core products and services enable businesses to effectively and efficiently manage risks that can threaten their financial security. The Environmental Division is looking for a Senior Production Underwriting Specialist to join their team. The position is based out of our New York City office. Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. This is a hybrid role that combines 3 days in-office and 2 days remote work. Employees are expected to maintain a meaningful on-site presence to support collaboration, relationship building, and business success. This role will serve as a key mentor to local underwriting staff and provides potential opportunity for future advancement. **Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities** * Evaluates and underwrites Site Pollution and Contractor’s Pollution Liability new and renewal business in accordance with Company underwriting guidelines and risk appetite including complex site pollution accounts and portfolios.* Analyzes risk data to make informed and creative decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.* Collaborates with internal resources, agents, brokers, and clients to obtain necessary information and clarify details.* Evaluates Phase I and II reports, other technical documents and searches databases to inform decisions.* Ensures proper documentation of underwriting decisions and compliance with state and federal insurance regulations.* Evaluates existing policies for potential renewal or modification.* Communicates underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal teams, agents, and brokers.* Stays updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and market conditions.* Develops and maintains effective business relationships with internal and external customers/coworkers, focusing on generating new business and retaining profitable business.* Interprets, explains, and promotes products and services to drive market growth.* Leverages advanced marketing techniques to interpret, explain, and promote the Company’s products to brokers and agents.* Monitors market trends and competition to identify opportunities for product enhancements and marketing strategies.* Organizes and participates in marketing initiatives, including presentations, industry events, and broker/agent meetings to showcase products and services.* Acts as mentor and advisor for more junior staff through formal and informal collaboration.* Performs other duties as assigned. **Job 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 combined significant environmental underwriting experience with prior environmental consulting. Experience underwriting monoline site pollution and contractors pollution coverage is strongly preferred.* Positionrequires local marketing and occasional national travel.**Business Unit:**Environmental**Salary Range:**$160,000.00 -$220,000.00**Benefits:**We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees\\*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at **\\*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.** #J-18808-Ljbffr Great American Insurance Company