Underwriter

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.

Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.

Job Description:

• Develop regional business plan with management
• Assist with implementation of profit center underwriting strategies
• Achieve budgeted premium goals
• Develop retail brokerage relationships- travel is required
• Develop client/prospect relationships – travel is required
• Assist in the development of underwriting support staff as requested
• Adhere to underwriting guidelines
• Other duties as assigned by underwriting management
• Premium booking
• Quote and binder preparation
• Preparation and review of reports
• Pricing of accounts
• Complete account documentation
• Aggressively market to brokers and establish client relationships
• Complete Underwriting Self Audits as assigned
• Report weekly forecast to Home Office
• Other duties as assigned by department manager

Skills/Experience Required:

• Candidate must have solid broker/agent relationships and have expertise in underwriting construction accounts.  The position requires self-resilience, discipline, ability to manage a heavy workload and communicate effectively and continuously with other staff and management. 
• Two to three years multiline primary casualty and/or construction underwriting experience
• Marketing, multi-tasking, computer skills, underwriting, production reporting, business writing and communication. 
• If no designations, will be required to enroll in an industry course of study within 1st year of hire.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge in computer applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate leadership and time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• General knowledge of Insurance and Finance
• WC, GL, and AL experience

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.