About us
Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.
We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.
Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.
The role
To operate within defined authority to accept and assist in the management of risk for the purpose of underwriting a profitable Environmental Liability account.
Employees will have knowledge in target industries and businesses that include but are not limited to: Construction, Energy, Manufacturing and Distribution, Public Entity, and Real Estate. We will grow our environmental product line in these key areas while remaining open to new business across all industries – all the while offering a top-level product and service.
Key accountabilities
• Proven ability to handle a $5M book of business • To review, negotiate, accept or decline risks on behalf of the Company
• To ensure all business is thoroughly evaluated by peer review and that risks written adhere to the Company’s underwriting standards and individual authority limits
• To develop new business in line with the divisional business plan • To develop relationships with brokers and clients including travel, where necessary. To establish strong relationships in the broker communities.
• Assist in steering the team to develop new business in line with the annual divisional underwriting business plan • To assist in the management of the support team providing support and coaching to develop and maximize individual potential
• To effectively use in-house underwriting database e.g., data input, interrogation of data, report generation
• Support market associations and trade bodies
• Contribute and work with internal committees as appropriate
• Act in accordance with and be an advocate for the Aspen Spirit.
• Participate and undertake applicable professional, technical and career development training (delivered internally and externally) to include attainment of associated qualifications where required.
• Ensure company, market and client related documentation is issued (internally and externally) accurately and on time where applicable.
• Comply with external and internal regulatory and statutory policies, procedures and regulations.
• Operate as an effective team member by supporting colleagues and contributing in the delivery and achievement of overall team and business objectives.
• Liaise with relevant and associated areas and groups within the business process to establish, support and maintain business relationships and organizational effectiveness.
• Undertake any other duties of a similar nature that the company reasonably requests to be performed that are within the expertise and skills of the jobholder.
Skills & experience
• College graduate or higher.
• Experience in standard underwriting practices and procedures.
• Associated classes or courses and/or industry license, or designation.
• 5-10 years in the insurance market; experience with E&S a plus.
• Strong knowledge of environmental liability and coverage.
• Strong knowledge of coverage forms (particularly ISO).
• Familiar with different rating plans (ISO, Loss Rating, Layer Pricing, Funding).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical ability.
• Ability to establish strong relationships in the broker communities.
Other
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
