Technical Property Underwriter – Industrial Risks & Growth

Starr; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr in Houston seeks an underwriter to assess technical risks in heavy industrial sectors. You will analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, manage renewal books, and travel for client and broker meetings across assigned territories.

You'll develop new business accounts, maintain underwriting standards, and collaborate with Home Office teams on proposals, endorsements, and reinsurance documentation. Strong math, communication, and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• College degree required.
• 2-3 years property underwriting experience with heavy industrial/technical risks.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong math skills.
• Good organization and time management.
• Self-motivated and independent work traits.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite technical risk exposures on new and renewal business.
• Maintain an existing account renewal book.
• Travel to and conduct client and broker meetings on all major renewals.
• Develop new business account production.
• Travel to and complete marketing/sales meetings in assigned territories.
• Ensure underwriting and service standards are met on assigned accounts.
• Develop insurance proposals, prepare policies and endorsements, obtain Home Office underwriting approvals where needed.
• Purchase reinsurance (only with approval) when needed, review reinsurance certificates and complete reinsurance documentation.
• Arrange account engineering service.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong math

Time management

Education

College degree

Job description

Starr in Houston seeks an underwriter to assess technical risks in heavy industrial sectors. You will analyze and underwrite new and renewal business, manage renewal books, and travel for client and broker meetings across assigned territories.

You'll develop new business accounts, maintain underwriting standards, and collaborate with Home Office teams on proposals, endorsements, and reinsurance documentation. Strong math, communication, and independence are essential.