Regional Underwriting Manager Risk Management Casualty

Starr; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-class training and development opportunities

Job summary

Starr is seeking a skilled individual to lead and manage underwriting teams focused on General and Liquor Liability among others in the Midwest. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of commercial casualty underwriting experience and demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and leadership.

As part of a global leader in commercial insurance, candidates will thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture emphasizing development and customer service. Starr is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in commercial casualty underwriting.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workflows efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of underwriters for various insurance risks.
• Solicit and underwrite new and renewal business.
• Build relationships with brokers and clients to drive growth.

Skills

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication skills

Data analysis

Negotiation skills

Tools

Underwriting software tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of underwriters covering General Liability, Liquor Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Commercial Automobile risks throughout the Midwest.
• Solicit, analyze, and underwrite new and renewal business in alignment with corporate and regional goals.
• Oversee evaluation and interpretation of data to assess risks and potential exposures, determining appropriate coverage terms and pricing for each policy.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation and issuance of indications, quotations, and binders for both your own accounts and oversight of your team's output.
• Track regional pipeline activity, analyze trends, and provide weekly production reports and forecasts to senior management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail and wholesale brokers and clients across the Midwest to drive business growth and ensure high levels of customer service.
• Collaborate closely with underwriting team members and cross-functional departments to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor account and portfolio performance, providing recommendations for improvements or changes as required.
• Remain up to date with industry trends, regional regulations, guidelines, and changes to NCCI and ISO policy forms and endorsements impacting the Midwest market.
• Represent the company at Midwest marketing and sales meetings, industry events, and broker visits, requiring occasional travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in commercial casualty underwriting, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management within the commercial casualty insurance sector.
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff, multi-task, and efficiently prioritize team and individual workflows against multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a strong professional demeanor in both written and verbal interactions.
• Established, productive relationships with regional brokers throughout the Midwest.
• Proficiency in underwriting software tools, data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Starr 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.