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Ryan Specialty · 1 day ago

Environmental Underwriter

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$88K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

Ryan Specialty is a market-leading provider of environmental and pollution-related insurance solutions. They are seeking a motivated Environmental Underwriter to manage a portfolio of new and renewal business across multiple environmental lines, ensuring profitable underwriting decisions and maintaining strong broker relationships.

Financial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Underwrite and manage a portfolio of new and renewal business across environmental lines (GL, PL, CPL) for accounts of moderate to high complexity

Evaluate risk quality, pricing adequacy, terms, and coverage structure to ensure profitable underwriting decisions within delegated authority

Build and maintain a consistent, disciplined underwriting approach aligned with FEI guidelines, rating models, and carrier expectations

Collaborate with brokers to communicate risk appetites, coverage options, program value, and deal structure

Support growth by identifying opportunities within existing and new markets and contributing to FEI’s portfolio strategy

Apply consultative selling and marketing skills to promote environmental products and solutions

Participate in broker meetings, marketing visits, industry events, and training sessions

Deliver a strong service experience through timely, accurate underwriting and responsive communication

Maintain strong broker relationships to drive renewal retention and new business development

Qualification

Risk ManagementEnvironmental Liability UnderwritingTechnical Underwriting SkillsP&C LicenseCPCU CertificationCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsRelationship BuildingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Risk Management, Business, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience)

5+ years of underwriting experience—preferably environmental liability, casualty, or specialty lines

Strong technical underwriting skills and comfort managing a high-volume, fast-moving book of business

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Valid P&C or Surplus Lines license (as required by jurisdiction)

Preferred

Experience underwriting environmental contractors, engineers, consultants, or similar risks is highly preferred

Professional designations such as CPCU, ARM, ARE, or similar are a plus

Benefits

Paid time off for company holidays

Vacation

Sick and personal days

Paid parental leave

Mental health services

Company

Ryan Specialty

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Ryan Specialty is an insurance firm that provides solutions for brokers, agents, and insurance carriers.

Founded in 2010

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://ryanspecialty.com

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