Senior Underwriter, Environmental

Starr Insurance Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies in Houston seeks a dynamic Senior Underwriter to lead environmental casualty portfolio management. You will solicit, analyze, and underwrite submissions and renewals, prepare indications and binders, and provide forecasts for management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in casualty underwriting with strong analytical and relationship-building skills, and is adept with underwriting software and data analysis. Travel for territory activities is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in underwriting casualty lines (General liability, Worker’s Comp, Commercial Auto, Excess Liability).
• Pollution experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills for complex risks; tailored solutions.
• Expertise in risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management.
• Establish relationships with brokers—retail and wholesale.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and data analysis tools; MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, analyze, and underwrite new and renewal business for various casualty lines.
• Evaluate data to determine coverage terms and pricing; assess exposures.
• Prepare and issue indications, quotations, and binders promptly.
• Track pipeline activity and provide weekly production forecasts.
• Build and maintain strong broker and client relationships for service excellence.
• Collaborate with team members and departments to meet company objectives.
• Monitor account performance and recommend improvements as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and policy forms.
• Participate in marketing and sales meetings within territories, including travel.

Skills

Casualty underwriting

Risk assessment

Pricing

Portfolio management

Broker relationships

Data analysis

Underwriting software

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Environmental Casualty team in Houston. This role is responsible for expanding and managing an existing primary and excess portfolio. The Senior Underwriter will oversee all aspects of portfolio management, including solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, and the preparation and issuance of indications, quotations, and binders. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in casualty underwriting, strong broker relationships, and the ability to deliver quality service while achieving company goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Solicit, analyze, and underwrite new and renewal business of Combined Form Package (General liability, Pollution, Professional Liability), Commercial Auto, Workers Compensation and Excess Liability.
• Conduct thorough underwriting analysis by evaluating and interpreting data to assess risks and potential exposures, determining appropriate coverage terms and pricing for each policy.
• Prepare and issue indications, quotations, and binders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Track pipeline activity and provide weekly production forecasts to management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, as well as clients, to ensure high levels of service and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with underwriting team members and other departments to achieve company objectives.
• Monitor account performance, making recommendations for improvements or changes as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, guidelines, and changes to policy forms and endorsements.
• Participate in marketing and sales meetings within assigned territories, including travel as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in underwriting casualty lines of coverage including General Liability, Worker’s Compensation, Commercial Auto, and Excess Liability.
• Pollution experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess complex risks and develop tailored solutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management.
• Proven ability to multi-task, highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, negotiation, and presentation skills, with a professional demeanor in both written and verbal interactions.
• Established relationships with brokers – retail and wholesale.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and tools, data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.

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