Senior Underwriter

Starr; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance, seeks a seasoned underwriter for Management Liability in the Northeast region. You will pursue new business, manage renewals, and meet brokers to ensure service excellence in D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, and Crime lines.

You will build broker relationships, underwrite and rate submissions, and collaborate with teams to cross-sell Starr products, while maintaining high accuracy and independent judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of Private/Nonprofit Company D&O underwriting or related insurance experience.
• Detail oriented; Attention to quality/accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and similar applications.

Responsibilities

• Pursue new business and manage a renewal book in the Management Liability portfolio (D&O, EPL, Fiduciary, Crime).
• Underwrite, rate, and service submissions; participate in client meetings.
• Develop and maintain agency/broker relationships with retailers and wholesalers in the west region.
• Negotiate within delegated authority to achieve profit objectives.
• Cross-sell Starr products where applicable.

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
• Preferred experience in underwriting of Private Equity Portfolio Companies
• 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

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $130,000 - $150,000.

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.