Underwriting Manager - Financial Institutions

Starrcompanies; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Starr Insurance Companies in Chicago, IL is seeking an Underwriting Manager for Financial Institutions. The role leads underwriting, management, and growth of a portfolio from middle-market to large complex FI clients, including asset managers, banks and insurers.

The candidate will apply expertise in Directors & Officers, E&O EPL, Fiduciary & Crime & Fidelity, establish strong client and broker relationships, and guide strategy discussions to drive profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of management liability insurance products (D&O, E&O EPL, Fiduciary & Crime & Fidelity).
• 7–12+ years of Financial Institutions underwriting experience with leadership potential.
• Experience negotiating complex insurance placements and renewals.
• Strong team leadership and mentoring experience.
• Effective decision-making in complex underwriting situations.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Financial Institutions from middle-market to large complex entities (asset management, banks, insurers, insurance agents).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead new and renewal strategy discussions and presentations with clients and brokers.
• Maintain underwriting best practices in line with guidelines.
• Assist the team in executing strategic initiatives and product development.

Skills

D&O & E&O knowledge

Fiduciary & Crime & Fidelity

Negotiation of placements

Team leadership

Decision-making

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Risk/Insurance/Economics

Job description

## Underwriting Manager - Financial InstitutionsApply: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR4549**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.