Surety Underwriter — Build Bonds & Drive Growth in NY

Starr; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance, seeks a Surety Underwriter in New York to manage a portfolio of surety bond business, evaluating applications, analyzing financial data, and fostering agent-client relationships. The role requires 3–5 years of surety or P&C underwriting experience and NY market knowledge.

You will issue quotes and endorsements, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across claims and accounting to deliver high-quality service.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of direct surety or property & casualty underwriting experience, with a focus on surety bonds strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills.
• Demonstrated customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, review, and evaluate new and renewal surety bond submissions, including contract and commercial risks.
• Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant data to determine risk acceptability and pricing.
• Develop and maintain agent, broker, and client relationships to drive new business and retention.
• Issue quotes, binders, policies, and endorsements within designated authority levels.
• Ensure compliance with company underwriting guidelines, authority levels, and regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of coverage in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with claims, accounting, and other departments to ensure high-quality service.
• Provide timely and accurate communication to agents, clients, and internal colleagues.
• Stay informed of market trends, industry issues, and competitor activity in the surety space.
• Contribute actively to process improvements and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial evaluation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Insurance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Underwriting systems

Job description

Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance, seeks a Surety Underwriter in New York to manage a portfolio of surety bond business, evaluating applications, analyzing financial data, and fostering agent-client relationships. The role requires 3–5 years of surety or P&C underwriting experience and NY market knowledge.

You will issue quotes and endorsements, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate across claims and accounting to deliver high-quality service.