Senior Property Underwriter - Middle Market Growth

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company is seeking an experienced Property Underwriter to manage submissions, assess complex risks, and issue quotations within established authority. You’ll collaborate with brokers and clients, prepare binders and endorsements, and ensure compliant documentation across renewals and new business.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of direct property underwriting, excellent communication, and proficiency with underwriting platforms and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, insurance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct property underwriting experience, preferably in middle market/commercial lines.
• Strong analytical abilities to assess complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and review new and renewal property submissions from diverse production sources.
• Analyze submitted documentation in accordance with underwriting standards; request additional information when necessary.
• Within assigned underwriting authority, prepare and present quotation terms and conditions to brokers and clients.
• For risks outside authority, create written referrals and submit with recommendations to appropriate approval authority.
• Review and approve binding terms/conditions, including endorsements and amendments for new and renewal business.
• Prepare insurance details for binders and reinsurance documentation for underwriting assistants; ensure accurate booking and billing.
• Set up, review, and approve policy forms and endorsements for all issued policies.
• Approve final bound policy terms prior to distribution to brokers/clients, ensuring compliance with underwriting standards.
• Maintain comprehensive file documentation as per company procedures.
• Prepare and submit required reports to Home Office and management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/insurance

Professional designations (CPCU/ARM) or in progress

Tools

Underwriting platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company is seeking an experienced Property Underwriter to manage submissions, assess complex risks, and issue quotations within established authority. You’ll collaborate with brokers and clients, prepare binders and endorsements, and ensure compliant documentation across renewals and new business.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of direct property underwriting, excellent communication, and proficiency with underwriting platforms and MS Office.