Sr. Underwriter, Excess Construction

Starr; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance, is seeking an Underwriter to develop and service an excess construction portfolio. The role covers submissions, underwriting analysis, indications, quotations, binders, and pipeline tracking in the California market.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of underwriting experience in mid-to-large construction accounts, strong broker relationships, and solid technical casualty underwriting skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of underwriting experience in mid-to-large construction excess accounts
• Strong relationships with construction brokers
• Solid technical casualty underwriting capabilities
• Proven sales and business development skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee and underwrite the construction excess business
• Achieve budgeted premium goals
• Develop retail and wholesale brokerage relationships
• Manage production and excess construction staff in the region

Skills

Underwriting

Sales & BD

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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

The position entails development and servicing of excess construction portfolio. The Underwriter will be responsible for all aspects of portfolio management, including solicitation of submissions, underwriting analysis, preparing and issuing indications/quotations/binders, and tracking new business pipeline.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop, oversee and underwrite the construction excess business
• Achieve budgeted premium goals
• Develop retail and wholesale brokerage relationships
• Manage production and excess construction staff in the region

Job Requirements

Candidates should be organized, disciplined insurance underwriting professionals that can work effectively in a dynamic environment and possess the following:

• At least 3 years’ experience underwriting mid to large construction excess accounts
• Must have relationships with construction brokers
• Must possess technical casualty underwriting capabilities
• Proven sales and business development skills in a dynamic marketplace
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in computer applications: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, 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 the current range is $120,000-160,000.

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. 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.