Senior Underwriter, Excess Casualty

Starr Specialty Lines Insurance Agency, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin Maples Specialty is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Excess Casualty team. The ideal candidate will combine technical underwriting expertise with strong analytical skills and the ability to build broker and client relationships.

The role focuses on profitable underwriting results and maintaining Twin Maples Specialty’s reputation in commercial casualty markets. You will mentor juniors and collaborate across actuarial, claims, and risk control teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, insurance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of underwriting experience in excess casualty/admitted or non-admitted lines.
• Demonstrated expertise in assessing complex risks, coverage structures, and account pricing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and price new and renewal excess casualty submissions per guidelines and appetite.
• Analyze exposures, loss history, and coverage requirements for mid-to-large commercial risks.
• Design and structure policies, endorsements, and terms for broker and client needs; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain producer relationships to grow and retain a profitable book of business.
• Collaborate with actuarial, claims, and risk control teams to optimize risk selection and profitability.
• Mentor and guide junior underwriters and underwriting assistants.
• Stay current on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging exposures.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5+ years underwriting

Complex risk assessment

Broker/client management

Analytical/negotiation/communication

Rating tools/underwriting systems

Market/regulatory knowledge

Designations (CPCU/RPLU) a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/insurance

Tools

Rating tools

Underwriting systems

Job description

Position Summary

Twin Maples Specialty seeks an experienced Senior Underwriter to join our Excess Casualty team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong technical underwriting background, analytical acumen, and the ability to build relationships with brokers and clients. This role is pivotal in delivering profitable underwriting results and sustaining Twin Maples Specialty’s reputation for excellence in commercial casualty markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select, and price new and renewal excess casualty submissions in accordance with company guidelines, authority, and appetite.
• Analyze account exposures, loss history, and coverage requirements for mid-to-large commercial risks across diverse industry sectors.
• Design and structure policies, endorsements, and terms tailored to broker and client needs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Develop and maintain strong producer relationships, driving growth and retention of a profitable book of business.
• Collaborate with actuarial, claims, and risk control teams to optimize risk selection and portfolio profitability.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior underwriters and underwriting assistants.
• Stay current on market trends, competitor activity, and emerging exposures relevant to excess casualty.
• Assist leadership in product development, process improvement, and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in client meetings, industry conferences, and broker events to promote Twin Maples Specialty’s brand and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred in business, insurance, or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of underwriting experience in excess casualty/admitted or non-admitted lines.
• Demonstrated expertise in assessing complex risks, coverage structures, and account pricing.
• Strong broker and client management skills with established industry relationships.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with rating tools and underwriting systems; comfort with data-driven decision making.
• Advanced knowledge of market, regulatory, and legal issues impacting the excess casualty segment.
• CPCU, RPLU, or other related industry designations are a plus.

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