Senior Underwriter

Starr; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr, a global insurance leader, seeks an experienced underwriting professional to grow our Management Liability book, focusing on privately held and nonprofit clients. You will underwrite and rate new and renewal submissions, and meet with clients as required.

You will build agency and broker relationships across the Northeast and beyond, negotiate within delegated authority, and learn Starr’s broader product lines to enable cross-sell opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of Private/Nonprofit D&O underwriting or related insurance experience.
• Experience and relationships with Financial Lines brokers throughout the Northeast territory.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Detail oriented; Attention to quality/accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pursuing new business and managing an existing book of renewal business in our Management Liability portfolio focusing on privately held and nonprofit companies, which includes Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, Fiduciary Liability and Crime coverage lines.
• Underwrite, rate, and service new and renewal submissions and participate in client meetings as required.
• Develop and maintain agency and broker relationships with retailers and wholesalers across the west region, meeting department service standards.
• Negotiate with brokers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives.
• Develop a working knowledge of other Starr products to facilitate cross sale of those products where applicable.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Detail oriented

Attention to quality/accuracy

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

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.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for pursuing new business and managing an existing book of renewal business in our Management Liability portfolio focusing on privately held and nonprofit companies, which includes Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, Fiduciary Liability and Crime coverage lines. Underwrite, rate, and service new and renewal submissions and participate in client meetings as required. Develop and maintain agency and broker relationships with retailers and wholesalers across the west region, meeting department service standards. Negotiate with brokers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives. Develop a working knowledge of other Starr products to facilitate cross sale of those products where applicable.

Requirements

3-6 years of Private/Nonprofit Company D&O underwriting or related insurance experience Experience and relationships with Financial Lines brokers throughout the Northeast territory Bachelor's Degree Detail oriented; Attention to quality/accuracy Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment. Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow efficiently Professional demeanor in verbal and written communications internally and externally Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and similar applications

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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