Senior Underwriter

Join StarrStarr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise, empowers its employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.Essential Job FunctionsAnalyze and underwrite technical risk exposures on new and renewal businessMaintain an existing account renewal bookTravel to and conduct client and broker meetings on all major renewalsDevelop new business account production.Travel to and complete marketing/sales meeting in assigned territories within the Midwest RegionEnsure underwriting and service standards are met on assigned accountsDevelop 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 documentationArrange account engineering serviceRequirementsCollege degree3-5 years property underwriting experience involving heavy industrial/technical risks including oil, petrochemical, chemical, steel and power generationExcellent oral and written communicationStrong math skillsNegotiation 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 traitsStarr 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.