Retail Property Underwriting Leader

Starr; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr seeks an Underwriting Manager to lead one of four regional teams in retail middle market property. You will coach underwriters and grow a profitable portfolio while serving as a subject matter expert for clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

Reporting to the Head of Retail Middle Market Property, you will drive strategy, mentor teammates, and ensure strong client relationships across major markets with high technical underwriting standards.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of direct property underwriting experience, preferably in retail middle market or commercial lines.
• Strong technical knowledge of middle-to-large commercial property underwriting, including risk selection, pricing, coverage, exposure management, and portfolio strategy.
• Proven ability to manage and grow a profitable book of business.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities for underwriting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and expand a team of Property Underwriters, providing coaching, direction, and technical expertise.
• Manage and grow a profitable portfolio of retail middle market property business.
• Solicit and review new and renewal property submissions from retail brokers.
• Serve as a senior point of contact and subject matter expert for clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead new and renewal strategy discussions and presentations with clients and brokers.
• Provide underwriting guidance and support on complex or significant risks within the region.

Skills

Team leadership

Property underwriting

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Risk/Insurance/Economics

Job description

Starr seeks an Underwriting Manager to lead one of four regional teams in retail middle market property. You will coach underwriters and grow a profitable portfolio while serving as a subject matter expert for clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

Reporting to the Head of Retail Middle Market Property, you will drive strategy, mentor teammates, and ensure strong client relationships across major markets with high technical underwriting standards.