Lead Underwriter - Risk Management General Casualty

Starr Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First class training and development opportunities

Job summary

Starr Companies is seeking a Lead Underwriter to join our team in New York City. This role includes evaluating and underwriting insurance applications, managing relationships with brokers and clients, and ensuring high-quality service. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience and excellent communication skills.

At Starr, we foster an entrepreneurial culture and offer extensive training opportunities, allowing you to drive meaningful progress in your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years underwriting experience.
• Developed relationships with retail brokers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and underwrite insurance applications.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and clients.
• Monitor performance of accounts and make recommendations.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

## Lead Underwriter - Risk Management General CasualtyApplylocations: 1177 Avenue of the Americas-New York, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR4213**Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.**The Underwriter will be responsible for continued development and growth of the supported lead book of business. Responsibilities include all aspects of portfolio management, including solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing, and issuing indications/quotations/binders, as well as frequent marketing appointments with clients and brokers.This position has a clear and distinct accountability for business results for an assigned book of business including the following:* Evaluate and underwrite insurance applications for accounts in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and procedures.* Analyze and interpret data to determine risks and potential exposures.* Determine appropriate coverage and pricing for each policy.* Build and maintain relationships with brokers and clients to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction.* Collaborate with underwriting team members and other departments to achieve company goals and objectives.* Monitor performance of accounts and make recommendations for improvements or changes as needed.* Keep up to date with industry trends, regulations and guidelines.**Requirements*** Minimum 5 years underwriting experience* Developed relationships with retail brokers* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines**Other Skills/Abilities*** Presentations* Excel, Word, OutlookStarr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.