Underwriter, Financial Lines - Private, Not-for-Profit Accounts

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.

Starr Insurance Companies is seeking a Senior Underwriter in its Financial Lines Division, focusing on Private and Not-for-Profit Accounts.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for pursuing new business and managing an existing book of renewal business in our Management Liability portfolio focusing on privately held and nonprofit companies, which includes Directors & Officers, Employment Practices, Fiduciary Liability and Crime coverage lines.
• Underwrite, rate, and service new and renewal submissions and participate in client meetings as required.
• Develop and maintain agency and broker relationships with retailers and wholesalers across the west region, meeting department service standards.   
• Negotiate with brokers within the limits of delegated authority and in accordance with established underwriting standards to achieve profit objectives.
• Develop a working knowledge of other Starr products to facilitate cross sale of those products where applicable.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of Private and/or Nonprofit Company D&O underwriting or related insurance experience
• Experience and relationships with Financial Lines brokers in the western territories preferred
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Detail oriented; Attention to quality/accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow efficiently
• Professional demeanor in verbal and written communications internally and externally
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and similar applications

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.