Senior Underwriter Site Pollution

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company in Chicago seeks a Site Pollution Underwriter to lead risk assessment and underwriting of site pollution exposures for commercial clients. You will evaluate submissions, environmental reports, and site histories to structure comprehensive coverage.

The role requires deep knowledge of environmental regulations, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with the Environmental Casualty team and brokers to ensure profitable, well‑structured programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee risk assessment and underwriting of site-specific pollution risks for commercial clients.

Skills

Environmental risk assessment

Underwriting

Regulatory compliance

Broker relationship management

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Risk Management, Insurance, or related field

Tools

Risk modeling tools

MS Office Suite

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. Starr Insurance Companies 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.

Job Overview

The Site Pollution Underwriter is responsible for risk assessment and underwriting site pollution. This underwriting role combines advanced technical knowledge of environmental exposures, regulatory frameworks, and pollution insurance with strong teamwork and strategic planning skills. The position acts as the central point of expertise in evaluating, underwriting, and managing complex site pollution risks and maintaining a personal portfolio of accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwriting & Risk Assessment: Oversee the assessment and underwriting of site-specific pollution risks for commercial and industrial clients. Evaluate submissions, environmental reports, site histories, and regulatory compliance. Maintain underwriting guidelines and best practices for site pollution risks. Personally maintain and grow an assigned book of site pollution accounts, ensuring profitable portfolio management.
• Broker Relationships: Build and sustain strong relationships with key brokers. Promote the company's environmental insurance capabilities to brokers and market partners.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Environmental Casualty underwriting team to evaluate more complex pollution exposures and structure comprehensive coverage solutions. Coordinate with other property & casualty (P&C) segments on cross-selling opportunities and integrated account strategies.
• Portfolio Management: Manage and monitor the site pollution insurance portfolio to ensure profitability and compliance. Analyze trends, claims, and loss histories, and recommend corrective actions or product changes.
• Compliance & Regulatory Awareness: Remain up-to-date on developments in environmental laws, standards, and insurance market practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 -5 years’ experience in environmental insurance, with a focus on site pollution liability underwriting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably in an underwriting or environmental consulting role.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental regulations, pollution liability insurance products, and risk evaluation methodologies.
• Robust broker relationship management skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional insurance teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Superior communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., risk modeling tools, MS Office Suite).

Preferred Attributes

• Professional certifications (e.g., ARM, CPCU, CIH, CHMM, or similar).
• Experience handling large, complex accounts and claims.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of salary would be up to $170,000.

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.

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.

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