Underwriting Analyst, Ocean Marine

Starr; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies in California seeks an underwriter to focus on Ocean Marine Cargo, growing our marine portfolio and supporting brokers. You will manage renewals, assess risk, and contribute to profitability with strong pricing decisions.

You will underwrite new and renewal business, set terms and pricing, analyze coverages, and mentor staff in market conditions and risk analysis. This role offers growth in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting of Ocean Marine Cargo business.
• Knowledge of marine forms, terms and conditions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage an assigned Ocean Marine Cargo book.
• Develop broker relationships to drive growth and profitability.
• Independently establish terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Analyze coverages and issue policies and endorsements.
• Mentor less experienced staff on market conditions and risk analysis.

Skills

Marine underwriting

Broker relationship management

Analytical skills

Pricing & terms negotiation

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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for underwriting, growth, and profitability of an assigned book of new and renewal marine business, focusing primarily on Ocean Marine Cargo, but potentially with ancillary Hull/P&I and Marine Liabilities as well.
• Develop and strengthen superior relationships with assigned, established brokers and build and maintain new broker relationships to foster profit center business growth, retention, and profitability goals.
• Independently establish proper terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Analyze coverages, issue policies and endorsements in accordance with established service standards.
• Assist with formal and informal underwriting training and mentoring to less experienced staff on market conditions, risk analysis, marketing, and producer management.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience, with demonstrated levels of progressive responsibility and analytical skill.
• Strong knowledge of marine forms, terms and conditions.
• Strong producer management and production skills with an understanding of the profit center’s business objectives.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

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 $70,000-$85,000

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.