Senior Underwriter

Starr Insurance Companies • $70K — $95K *

Chicago, IL 60629In-Person

Finance & Insurance

Less than 5 years of experience

More than 3 months ago

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Qualifications

College degree required
3-5 years of property underwriting experience in heavy industrial/technical risks
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong math skills
Proficient negotiation skills for complex terms with brokers
Good organization and effective time management
Self-motivated and independent work traits

Responsibilities

Analyze and underwrite technical risk exposures
Manage an existing account renewal book
Conduct client and broker meetings for major renewals
Develop new business account production
Complete marketing/sales meetings in assigned Midwest territories
Ensure underwriting and service standards are met
Create insurance proposals and prepare necessary documentation

Benefits

First-class training and development opportunities
A commitment to growing internal talent
An inclusive environment that values diversity
Empowerment in decision-making and innovation
Opportunities for career progression in a growing company

Full Job Description

Essential Job Functions

Analyze and underwrite technical risk exposures on new and renewal business
Maintain an existing account renewal book
Travel to and conduct client and broker meetings on all major renewals
Develop new business account production.
Travel to and complete marketing/sales meeting in assigned territories within the Midwest Region
Ensure underwritingand service standards are met on assigned accounts
Develop insurance proposals, prepare policies and endorsements, obtain Home Office underwriting approvals where needed.
Detailed Risk Assessment.
Experience in shared and layered accounts- expertise in underwriting complex risks including Foreign fronts.
Broker relationship management.Experience in building and managing relationships with key brokers.
Purchase reinsurance (only with approval) when needed, review reinsurance certificates and complete reinsurance documentation
Arrange account engineering service

Requirements

College degree
3-5 years Property underwriting experience involving heavy industrial/technical risks including oil, petrochemical, chemical, steel and power generation
Excellent oral and written communication
Strong math skills
Negotiation skills. Ability to negotiate complex terms and pricing with brokers.

Good organization and effective time management -ability to meet deadlines for new business quotes and renewals.

Self-motivated and independent work traits

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