Senior Underwriter, Retail Property Growth & Relationships

Starr Specialty Lines Insurance Agency, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Specialty Lines Insurance Agency, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter for the Retail Middle Market Property team in New York. You will underwrite new and renewal mid-market property business, build strong broker and client relationships, and apply sound underwriting judgment to complex risks.

You will report to regional leadership and be based in one of our primary regional offices, with locations including New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, insurance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct property underwriting experience, preferably in retail middle market/commercial lines.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions.
• Proficiency in underwriting platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, evaluate, and underwrite new and renewal middle market property business from a diverse range of retail production sources.
• Analyze submitted documentation in accordance with company underwriting standards and guidelines; request additional information when necessary.
• Within assigned underwriting authority, prepare and present quotation terms and conditions to brokers and clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, clients, and internal business partners to drive profitable portfolio growth.
• For risks outside authority, create written referrals and submit with recommendations to appropriate approval authority.
• Review and approve binding terms/conditions, including endorsements and amendments for new and renewal business.
• Prepare insurance details for binders and reinsurance documentation for underwriting assistants; ensure accurate booking and billing.
• Set up, review, and approve policy forms and endorsements for all issued policies.
• Approve final bound policy terms prior to distribution to brokers/clients, ensuring compliance with underwriting standards.
• Maintain comprehensive file documentation as per company procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/insurance

Tools

Underwriting platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Starr Specialty Lines Insurance Agency, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter for the Retail Middle Market Property team in New York. You will underwrite new and renewal mid-market property business, build strong broker and client relationships, and apply sound underwriting judgment to complex risks.

You will report to regional leadership and be based in one of our primary regional offices, with locations including New York.