Senior Underwriter, Construction

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Companies in the Los Angeles office is seeking an Underwriter for the Construction team. This dual role will oversee the development and servicing of the primary construction portfolio on the West Coast with a focus on Southern California.

Responsibilities include soliciting submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, mentoring and training staff, and tracking the new business pipeline.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of construction underwriting experience
• Experience with loss‑sensitive programs
• Existing relationships with construction brokers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical casualty underwriting capabilities
• Proven sales and business development skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Solicitation of submissions
• Underwriting analysis
• Preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders
• Mentoring and training staff
• Tracking the new business pipeline

Job description

Starr Companies is looking for an Underwriter to join our Construction team in the LA Office. This dual role will oversee the development and servicing of the primary construction portfolio on the West Coast with a focus on Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Solicitation of submissions
• Underwriting analysis
• Preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders
• Mentoring and training staff
• Tracking the new business pipeline

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience underwriting mid to large construction accounts, including loss‑sensitive programs requiring collateral
• Existing relationships with construction brokers
• Technical casualty underwriting capabilities
• Proven sales and business development skills in a dynamic marketplace
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Compensation

Estimated range: $130,000-$180,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

Starr is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers 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 provide first‑class training and development opportunities to all employees.