Underwriter

Starrcompanies; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies seeks a dedicated Underwriter for the Builders Risk team based in NYC. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in underwriting Builder's Risk and/or brokering, with solid understanding of commercial underwriting principles.

Responsibilities include reviewing submissions, determining information needs, and issuing quotes within authority. The role emphasizes analytical skills, teamwork, and client service in a large property portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years underwriting/brokering experience with Builder's Risk (construction)
• Technical property underwriting experience is a plus for civil projects
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; analytical mindset

Responsibilities

• Actively solicit and review submissions from various sources
• Analyze documents per underwriting standards and identify additional information needed
• Prepare quotation terms and conditions within authority
• Prepare and submit referral documents for approval when terms exceed authority
• Review and approve binding terms for new/renewal business and amendments
• Prepare policy issuance documents and binders; coordinate with brokers/clients

Skills

Builder's Risk Underwriting

Underwriting/Brokering

Analytical mind

Team player

Organizational skills

Salesmanship

Tools

Word processing

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Company

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 Title

Underwriter Department: Construction Property (Builders Risk)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the Builder’s Risk team based in NYC. The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in underwriting Builder’s Risk &/or brokering of same combined with a strong understanding of commercial underwriting principles and knowledge of the marketplace.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively solicit and review submission(s) from various production sources
• Analyze submitted documentation according to company underwriting standards and guidelines and identify additional information requirements
• Understand and deploy the various risk tools namely ; RMS; Risk meter; Nathan; CATNET etc.
• Subject to written underwriting authority prepare and present quotation terms and conditions as submitted
• Prepare written referral document and submit for approval to the appropriate authority when quoted terms or conditions fall outside underwriting authority
• Review and approve binding terms and conditions for new and renewal business as well as endorsements and amendments to existing policies
• Review and approve final bound policy terms prior to mailing to broker/client in accordance with underwriting standards and guidelines
• Prepare and approve insurance details for binders and reinsurance layoff sheets for underwriting assistants, in order to book and bill new and renewal accounts
• Understand the fundamentals of facultative reinsurance
• Review and approve policy forms for all new and renewal policies according to binding terms for policy issuance by U/A prior to issuance
• Prepare and approve file documentation in accordance with documentation procedures
• Prepare various Home Office reports as requested or required
• Other duties which may be assigned by the manager

Skills and Experience Required

• 3-5 years underwriting/brokering experience with a focus on Builder's Risk (construction property)
• Large property
• Technical property underwriting experience is considered a plus particularly pertaining to Civil Projects e.g. bridge, tunnel, rail, road construction
• Computer skills Word processing, spreadsheet utilization, and slide-show assembly and presentation
• Analytical mind
• Creativity and adaptability
• Service-oriented
• Able to work in a team environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Salesmanship attributes

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 considers 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 $110,000 - $135,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. 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. https://starr.com/About/Careers