Senior Financial Institutions Underwriting Manager

Starr; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Starr is seeking a Financial Institutions Underwriting Manager to lead underwriting, management and growth of a diverse portfolio in the Central Region, with potential expansion to the West Coast. The role emphasizes governance, regulatory awareness, and sound risk management across D&O, E&O, Fiduciary, EPL, and Crime & Fidelity lines.

The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of complex FI risks, strong leadership, and an established broker network to support strategic initiatives and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Accounting, Economics, or related field preferred.
• 7–12+ years of Financial Institutions underwriting experience with leadership ability.
• Established network of broker relationships and reputation within Financial Institutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Financial Institutions from middle-market to large complex entities.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead new and renewal strategy discussions with clients and brokers.
• Maintain underwriting best practices per guidelines and risk appetite.
• Assist team with strategic initiatives and product development.
• Assess governance structures, risk management practices, and regulatory developments.

Skills

D&O Liability

E&O Liability

Fiduciary Liability

Employment Practices Liability

Crime & Fidelity

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Risk Management

Job description

Starr is seeking a Financial Institutions Underwriting Manager to lead underwriting, management and growth of a diverse portfolio in the Central Region, with potential expansion to the West Coast. The role emphasizes governance, regulatory awareness, and sound risk management across D&O, E&O, Fiduciary, EPL, and Crime & Fidelity lines.

The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of complex FI risks, strong leadership, and an established broker network to support strategic initiatives and