Underwriter - Professional Liability

Starr Insurance Companies • $80K — $95K *

New York, NY 10025In-Person

Finance & Insurance

Less than 5 years of experience

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in insurance, business, finance, or related field preferred.
2-5 years of experience in Professional Liability underwriting, demonstrating profitable growth.
Comprehensive knowledge of Professional Liability underwriting, policies, and coverages.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex data analysis.
Excellent planning, communication, and negotiation abilities for relationship-building.
Self-motivated with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Proficiency in underwriting software and Microsoft Office; relevant tools experience is essential.
Professional designations like CPCU, RPLU, or ARM are advantageous.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze diverse Professional Liability risks such as Miscellaneous Professional Liability and Real Estate E&O.
Conduct thorough risk assessments to establish coverage, terms, and pricing following internal guidelines and market conditions.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients to stimulate business growth.
Collaborate with underwriting teams to identify cross-selling opportunities for product offerings.
Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments based on insights.
Ensure accurate documentation and data integrity in underwriting systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance plans.
401(k) plan with company matching.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible work hours or remote work options.
Generous paid time off and holidays.

Full Job Description

Responsibilities of position include, but are not limited to the following:

Review and analyze complex standalone Professional Liability risks, including but not limited to Miscellaneous Professional Liability, Real Estate E&O, Media Liability, and Technology Professionals.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and analysis to determine appropriate coverage, terms, and pricing based on internal guidelines and market conditions.
Establish and maintain strong long-term relationships with brokers, clients, and other stakeholders to drive submission flow and new business growth.
Collaborate with other underwriting teams to identify cross-selling opportunities and promote our product offerings.
Maintain a keen awareness of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
Monitor and manage the performance of the assigned portfolio, making recommendations for adjustments as needed.
Maintain meticulous documentation and data integrity within underwriting systems.
Other duties as may be assigned by manager.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree - insurance, business, finance, or a related field preferred.
2-5 years of experience in Professional Liability underwriting, with a proven track record of profitable growth.
Comprehensive knowledge of Professional Liability underwriting, policies, and coverages within the insurance industry.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make sound decisions.
Possess planning, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
Self-motivated and independent work traits along with multi-tasking, organizational skills.
Proficient in using underwriting software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant tools.
Professional designations such as CPCU, RPLU, and/or ARM are a plus.

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