Regional Underwriting Manager Risk Management Casualty

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company in Chicago, IL, seeks an accomplished Regional Underwriting Manager to lead the Midwest underwriting team. You will expand, manage, and mentor a group focused on primary casualty portfolios, building broker relationships and delivering timely indications and quotes.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in commercial casualty underwriting with leadership experience, strong analytical skills, and a track record of developing talent while meeting company

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in commercial casualty underwriting with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and broker relationship development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a Midwest broker network.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a Midwest underwriting team across General Liability, Liquor Liability, Workers’ Compensation, and Commercial Automobile.
• Solicit, analyze, and underwrite new and renewal business aligned with regional goals.
• Oversee risk assessment and pricing for each policy based on data interpretation.
• Prepare and issue indications, quotations, and binders for own and team accounts.
• Provide weekly pipeline reports and forecasts to senior management.
• Build strong broker and client relationships to drive growth and service quality.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes affecting the Midwest.
• Travel within the region as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Casualty underwriting

Broker relationships

Risk assessment

Pricing

Team mentoring

Communication

Data analysis

Underwriting tools

Travel readiness

Tools

Underwriting software

MS Office

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. We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic Regional Underwriting Manager to lead our Midwest underwriting team. In this role, you will be responsible for expanding, managing, and mentoring a team underwriting a primary casualty portfolio with a strategic focus on risks brokered from the Midwest region. The Regional Underwriting Manager will oversee all aspects of portfolio management, including team leadership, solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, and the preparation and issuance of indications, quotations, and binders. The ideal candidate will bring a robust background in commercial casualty underwriting and regional broker relationships, coupled with a proven ability to lead, develop talent, and deliver high-quality service while achieving company objectives.

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.

Starr is a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry, and one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the world. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organizations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce.

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