Senior Underwriter, Commercial Casualty

Starr; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies in New York seeks a Middle Market Property & Casualty Senior Underwriter to evaluate, price, and manage a profitable portfolio of accounts. You will partner with brokers and internal teams to drive growth while upholding disciplined underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives.

You will mentor juniors, review financials and loss histories, and negotiate favorable terms. This role requires strong collaboration with Risk Engineering, Claims, Legal, and other

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal Middle Market Property & Casualty accounts with authority, focusing on profitability, growth, and retention.
• Analyze commercial risks by evaluating financial statements, loss history, operations, exposures, and coverage requirements.
• Determine appropriate pricing, coverage, terms, and conditions based on underwriting guidelines and risk characteristics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and internal business partners to drive profitable new business production.
• Negotiate coverage, pricing, and terms while balancing customer needs and company objectives.
• Manage an assigned portfolio, monitoring account performance, rate adequacy, retention, and profitability.
• Conduct agency visits, broker meetings, and marketing activities to strengthen distribution relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering, Claims, Legal, and other internal partners on complex accounts.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior underwriters and underwriting assistants.
• Maintain knowledge of market conditions, industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive positioning.
• Exercise sound underwriting judgment while operating within delegated authority and referral guidelines.

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.

The Middle Market Property & Casualty Senior Underwriter is responsible for evaluating, selecting, pricing, and managing a profitable portfolio of middle market commercial accounts. This role partners closely with brokers and agents to develop new business opportunities while maintaining a disciplined underwriting approach that aligns with company guidelines, risk appetite, and profitability objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal Middle Market Property & Casualty accounts with authority, focusing on profitability, growth, and retention.
• Analyze commercial risks by evaluating financial statements, loss history, operations, exposures, and coverage requirements.
• Determine appropriate pricing, coverage, terms, and conditions based on underwriting guidelines and risk characteristics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and internal business partners to drive profitable new business production.
• Negotiate coverage, pricing, and terms while balancing customer needs and company objectives.
• Manage an assigned portfolio, monitoring account performance, rate adequacy, retention, and profitability.
• Conduct agency visits, broker meetings, and marketing activities to strengthen distribution relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Risk Engineering, Claims, Legal, and other internal partners on complex accounts.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior underwriters and underwriting assistants.
• Maintain knowledge of market conditions, industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive positioning.
• Exercise sound underwriting judgment while operating within delegated authority and referral guidelines.

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 $125,000 - $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.