Ascot Group
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Assistant Vice President, Environmental
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Ascot Group .
Position Overview This position will be part of a vibrant, collaborative team of technical production underwriters. As a member of the Ascot Environmental Prime Plus underwriting team, you will be responsible for generating new business and overseeing an existing portfolio of renewable business while operating within your assigned authority. The role will include an emphasis on growing and maintaining key broker and client relationships throughout the South-Central region.
Responsibilities
Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned environmental casualty book of business through execution of individual risk underwriting and adherence to the strategic plan of the unit.
Underwrite and negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
Monitor premiums, costs and claims ratios per contract and take corrective measures if necessary to ensure long-term profitability at account level.
Work independently within delegated underwriting authority and make referrals as required.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with Environmental peers, leaders, and internal partners across functional areas to identify cross-selling opportunities, assist in product development and operational excellence.
Foster and maintain external relationships with brokers in an effort to market and sell Ascot’s products.
Operate with underwriting integrity by adhering to the Environmental guidelines, with the goal of achieving profitability over top-line growth.
Provide meaningful and constructive feedback to regional and home-office management in an effort to improve processes, identify efficiencies and be more relevant to the customer.
Analyze internally generated and third-party data to improve the underwriter productivity of the group and the broker experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Commitment to The Ascot Way: Embody The Ascot Way in daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Environmental or Earth Science is a plus) or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8+ years of underwriting experience in the P&C insurance industry, Environmental underwriting strongly preferred.
Deep knowledge of Environmental insurance products, insurance regulations and the insurance industry.
Strong collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Excellent organizational, desk management and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be positive, self-motivated, and possess strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Possess strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers.
Solution oriented team player with a strong relationship management skill set working with both internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
ASLI, CPCU, ARM or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required.
Ability to travel 10-15%.
This position may be filled at a different level, depending on experience.
Compensation Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The base pay is just one component of Ascot’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual cash bonus, and other forms of discretionary compensation awarded by the Company.
Company Benefits The Company provides a competitive benefits package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more. Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver). Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k).
Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Insurance
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Assistant Vice President, Environmental
role at
Ascot Group .
Position Overview This position will be part of a vibrant, collaborative team of technical production underwriters. As a member of the Ascot Environmental Prime Plus underwriting team, you will be responsible for generating new business and overseeing an existing portfolio of renewable business while operating within your assigned authority. The role will include an emphasis on growing and maintaining key broker and client relationships throughout the South-Central region.
Responsibilities
Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned environmental casualty book of business through execution of individual risk underwriting and adherence to the strategic plan of the unit.
Underwrite and negotiate complex customer accounts to minimize risk and maximize profitability.
Monitor premiums, costs and claims ratios per contract and take corrective measures if necessary to ensure long-term profitability at account level.
Work independently within delegated underwriting authority and make referrals as required.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with Environmental peers, leaders, and internal partners across functional areas to identify cross-selling opportunities, assist in product development and operational excellence.
Foster and maintain external relationships with brokers in an effort to market and sell Ascot’s products.
Operate with underwriting integrity by adhering to the Environmental guidelines, with the goal of achieving profitability over top-line growth.
Provide meaningful and constructive feedback to regional and home-office management in an effort to improve processes, identify efficiencies and be more relevant to the customer.
Analyze internally generated and third-party data to improve the underwriter productivity of the group and the broker experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Commitment to The Ascot Way: Embody The Ascot Way in daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Environmental or Earth Science is a plus) or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8+ years of underwriting experience in the P&C insurance industry, Environmental underwriting strongly preferred.
Deep knowledge of Environmental insurance products, insurance regulations and the insurance industry.
Strong collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Strong critical thinking skills.
Excellent organizational, desk management and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be positive, self-motivated, and possess strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Possess strong technical, analytical, and quantitative skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to successfully negotiate in difficult situations with agents and brokers.
Solution oriented team player with a strong relationship management skill set working with both internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
ASLI, CPCU, ARM or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required.
Ability to travel 10-15%.
This position may be filled at a different level, depending on experience.
Compensation Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, and skills. The base pay is just one component of Ascot’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual cash bonus, and other forms of discretionary compensation awarded by the Company.
Company Benefits The Company provides a competitive benefits package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more. Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver). Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k).
Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Insurance
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