Senior Underwriter-USA-EX

Starr Insurance Companies • $110K — $130K *

New York, NY 10025In-Person

Finance & Insurance

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

5-7 years of experience in underwriting, specifically within casualty lines
Strong understanding of loss-sensitive programs such as large deductibles and self-insured retentions
Proven track record in managing large accounts, particularly for companies with over $500m in revenue
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with brokers and key stakeholders
Experience in implementing business plans to achieve financial targets

Responsibilities

Apply innovative underwriting strategies to write profitable business while adhering to standards
Foster relationships with national and major regional brokers in your territory
Implement business plans to meet financial targets for your portfolio
Drive account retention with excellent client stewardship
Build a pipeline of new business using effective sales strategies
Collaborate with partners to ensure exceptional service for accounts
Maintain high standards for underwriting accuracy and compliance

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Retirement savings plan with company match
Professional development and training opportunities
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Paid time off and holiday leave

Full Job Description

As a Risk Management Underwriter, you'll oversee primary casualty lines for large National Accounts (generally with over $500m in revenue) utilizing loss-sensitive programs such as large deductibles and self-insured retentions. You'll manage your own portfolio, servicing existing accounts and pursuing new business, developing lasting relationships with assigned brokers throughout your territory. Your efforts will be central in ongoing client engagement and in driving growth across your book.

Key Responsibilities

Apply innovative underwriting strategies and utilize a variety of program structures to write profitable business, ensuring strict adherence to underwriting and service standards.

Foster and maintain robust relationships with national and major regional brokers within your designated territory.

Implement and execute territorial business plans to reach financial targets.

Drive account retention through exemplary stewardship and service practices.

Build a strong pipeline of new business opportunities, utilizing effective sales behaviors to achieve annual growth objectives for your territory.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure outstanding service for all assigned accounts.

Uphold high-quality standards for underwriting accuracy and compliance.

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