Senior Underwriter, Environmental

We are looking for a highly capable Senior Underwriter, Environmental to join our team in Los Angeles, Dallas, Denver, Chicago, or Houston. This role will support the Environmental Team through effective underwriting of new and renewal Environmental business, according to authority level and established guidelines, participate in special projects, and provide mentoring for less experienced staff.

The primary duties and responsibilities of the role are:

• Underwrite Environmental Insurance coverage lines including General Liability, Contractors, Pollution Liability, Professional Liability, Premises Pollution Liability and Excess Liability.
• Manage assigned underwriting territory, including management of brokers and travel to broker offices.
• Establish and communicate underwriting profit goals and other measurements including loss ratio, new business development, policy count, account retention, etc.
• Analyze individual risks and book of business results to manage and control underwriting exposure and pricing strategy consistent with company objectives.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within and outside Argo Group to develop and drive new business opportunities. Work with internal and external business units to develop joint business plans, value propositions and cross-marketing programs.
• Represent the company at networking functions and other industry-related events that present and promote departmental initiatives to other external constituencies as appropriate.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships within and outside Argo Group to develop and drive new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal and external business units to develop joint business plans, value propositions and cross-marketing programs.
• Act as a role model demonstrating belief in, and commitment to, the aspiration values of Argo Group, continuing to build and lead a value-based organization committed to long-term success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core qualifications and requirements for this position include:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geology or related field of study required.
• At least five years underwriting experience required, preferably in environmental or casualty excess and surplus lines.
• Environmental Consulting experience is a plus.  Includes but not limited to Phase I & Phase II investigations, Environmental Site Assessments, Remediation Projects, Environmental Compliance, Storage Tank work, etc., or,
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The successful candidate will be outgoing and enjoy meeting people and building professional relationships.
• Detail oriented with initiative and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• A proven track record of A performance and exceeding expectations.
• Ability to travel.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, ImageRight.