Underwriter

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

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies in New York is seeking a driven Underwriter for the Builders Risk team. The role emphasizes underwriting accuracy, thorough file review, and close collaboration with brokers to ensure profitable growth.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of Builder's Risk underwriting and a solid grasp of commercial underwriting principles within the construction marketplace. On-site role with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years underwriting/brokering experience focused on Builder's Risk.
• Strong understanding of commercial underwriting principles.
• Knowledge of the construction marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Actively solicit and review submissions from various sources.
• Analyze documentation per underwriting standards and guidelines.
• Understand and deploy risk tools such as RMS, Risk Meter, Nathan, CATNET.

Skills

Underwriting

Brokering

Analytical mind

Team player

Organizational skills

Salesmanship

Computer skills

Tools

RMS

Risk Meter

Nathan

CATNET

Job description

Underwriter

Department: Construction Property (Builders Risk)

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.

Job Description

Starr Companies is a global insurance and investment organization providing 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.

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 & brokering of same combined with a strong understanding of commercial underwriting principles and knowledge of the marketplace.

Duties and responsibilities of the position

• 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/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

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.