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 Summary:
Twin Maples Specialty is seeking a dynamic and experienced underwriting professional to join our wholesale commercial casualty underwriting team as a Senior Underwriter. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in underwriting and a strong understanding of wholesale commercial casualty underwriting principles. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for evaluating and underwriting commercial insurance applications for our wholesale clients.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and underwrite commercial insurance applications for wholesale commercial casualty accounts in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and procedures.
- Analyze and interpret data to determine risks and potential exposures.
- Determine appropriate coverage and pricing for each policy.
- Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and clients to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with underwriting team members and other departments to achieve company goals and objectives.
- Monitor the performance of accounts and make recommendations for improvements or changes as needed.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and guidelines.
Travel to and complete marketing/sales meetings in assigned territories.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 5 years plus of experience in casualty underwriting.
- Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management within the wholesale commercial casualty insurance segment.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and brokers.
- Proficiency in underwriting software, data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excess experience is a plus.
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.
