Senior Underwriter

Starr Insurance Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies, a global leader in commercial insurance, seeks a Management Liability underwriter in the Chicago area. This role focuses on privately held and nonprofit companies, including Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, Fiduciary Liability and Crime coverage lines.

You will underwrite, rate, and service new and renewal submissions, develop broker relationships in the west region, and contribute to cross-selling Starr products.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Pursue new business and manage renewal business in the Management Liability portfolio.
• Underwrite, rate, and service submissions; participate in client meetings as required.
• Develop and maintain agency and broker relationships with retailers and wholesalers.
• Negotiate with brokers within authority; adhere to underwriting standards for profit objectives.

Skills

D&O underwriting

Private/Nonprofit

Financial Lines relationships

Attention to detail

Team player

Multi-tasking

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

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. https://starr.com/About/Careers