Senior Property Underwriting Manager – Retail MM

Starr Insurance; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance seeks an Underwriting Manager for the Retail MM Property Team across multiple U.S. locations, including Atlanta.

You will lead and develop a team of property underwriters, grow a profitable retail middle market portfolio, and serve as the senior contact for clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders. The role requires deep technical knowledge of middle-to-large property underwriting, strong negotiation and decision-making skills, and a track record of growing a book of business.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of direct property underwriting experience, preferably in retail middle market or commercial lines.
• Deep technical knowledge of middle-to-large commercial property underwriting, including risk selection and pricing.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage and grow a profitable book of business.
• Effective decision-making in complex situations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and expand a team of Property Underwriters with coaching and direction.
• 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 contact and SME 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 risks within the region.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/risk/insurance

Job description

Starr Insurance seeks an Underwriting Manager for the Retail MM Property Team across multiple U.S. locations, including Atlanta.

You will lead and develop a team of property underwriters, grow a profitable retail middle market portfolio, and serve as the senior contact for clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders. The role requires deep technical knowledge of middle-to-large property underwriting, strong negotiation and decision-making skills, and a track record of growing a book of business.