Ascot Group · 5 months ago
Assistant Vice President, Environmental
DALLAS, TX, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAscot Group is one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations, seeking a collaborative and experienced Assistant Vice President for their Environmental Prime Plus underwriting team. The role involves generating new business, managing an existing portfolio, and fostering key broker and client relationships, emphasizing profitability and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
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 their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to travel 10-15%
Preferred
ASLI, CPCU, ARM or other relevant professional designation preferred, but not required
Benefits
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)
Company
Ascot Group
Ascot Group provides underwriting services for the insurance sector.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$350M2025-05-13Debt Financing· $350M
2024-11-13Private Equity
2016-09-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Jonathan Zaffino
Group Chief Executive Officer and President
Marc Amen
Chief Executive Officer, North America
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