Senior Underwriter, Commercial Casualty – Growth Focus

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

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