Underwriting Analyst, Ocean Marine

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

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies is seeking an Ocean Marine Underwriter to manage a book of new and renewal marine business, primarily Ocean Marine Cargo, with potential Hull/P&I andMarine Liabilities. The role involves underwriting, pricing, and fostering broker relationships to drive profitable growth.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of underwriting experience, strong knowledge of marine forms, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in underwriting with progressive responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of marine forms, terms and conditions.
• Strong producer management and production skills with business objectives in mind.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite, grow and maintain a profitable marine book, focusing on Ocean Marine Cargo (with possible Hull/P&I and Marine Liabilities).
• Develop and strengthen broker relationships and build new ones to support profit center growth and retention.
• Independently set terms, conditions and pricing.
• Analyze coverages and issue policies and endorsements per service standards.
• Mentor and train junior staff on market conditions, risk analysis, and producer management.

Skills

Marine underwriting

Producer management

Communication

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

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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.