Underwriting Manager - Financial Institutions

Starr Insurance Companies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies seeks a Financial Institutions Underwriting Manager to lead underwriting, management, and growth of a diverse portfolio in the Central Region, with potential expansion to the West Coast. The role requires deep knowledge of Directors & Officers, E&O, Fiduciary, EPL, and Crime & Fidelity liabilities and serves as a key resource for clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

You will manage a portfolio ranging from middle-market to large, complex financial institutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 7–12+ years of experience in Financial Institutions with leadership capabilities.
• Established broker relationships and strong reputation within Financial Institutions network.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Financial Institutions from middle-market to large complex clients.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead new and renewal strategy discussions and presentations with clients and brokers.
• Maintain underwriting best practices per guidelines and support product development.
• Assess governance structures, risk management practices and regulatory developments.
• Analyze financial performance and capital structure to evaluate risk profile.

Skills

Financial institutions underwriting

Risk assessment

Relationship management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

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.

The Financial Institutions Underwriting Manager is responsible for underwriting, management, and growth of a diverse profitable portfolio of new and renewal financial institution within the Central Region (can also open up to west coast). The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of complex financial institutions risks, corporate governance practices, regulatory developments, and insurance market conditions, enabling them to deliver sound underwriting decisions and strategic risk management guidance. The position requires subject matter expertise in Directors & Officers Liability, Errors & Omissions Liability, Fiduciary Liability, Employment Practices Liability, and Crime & Fidelity, and serves as a key resource for clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Financial Institutions ranging from middle-market to large complex financial institutions (asset management, banks, insurance companies, insurance agents).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with our key stakeholders.
• Lead new and renewal strategy discussions and presentations with clients and brokers.
• Maintain underwriting best practices, in accordance with underwriting guidelines.
• Assist the team in executing on strategic initiatives and product development.
• Risk Assessment and Analysis.
• Analyze complex risks and unusual transaction structures effectively based on increased level of authority.
• Assess organizational governance structures and risk management practices.
• Monitor industry sectors for emerging risks, litigation trends, and regulatory developments.
• Analyze company financial performance and capital structure to evaluate risk profile.

What you will need to succeed

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Accounting, Economics, or related field is preferred.
• Experience: 7-12+ years of experience in Financial Institutions preferred with demonstrated knowledge and skills to support leadership in scaling a profitable portfolio.
• Established network of broker relationships and strong reputation within the Financial Institutions network.
• Skills: Deep knowledge of management liability insurance products; D&O, E&O, EPL, Fiduciary & Crime & Fidelity.
• Experience negotiating complex insurance placements and renewals.
• Team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Effective decision-making in complex situations.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

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