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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.
Job Summary :
Starr Insurance Companies is seeking a dynamic and experienced underwriting professional to join the Commercial Casualty underwriting team in the Midwest as a Senior Underwriter. The successful candidate ideally will have at least 5 years of experience in underwriting and a strong understanding of commercial underwriting principles. As a Commercial Casualty Underwriter, you will be responsible for evaluating and underwriting commercial insurance applications.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and underwrite commercial insurance applications for large property accounts in accordance with established underwriting guidelines and procedures
- Analyze and interpret data to determine risks and potential exposures
- Determine appropriate coverage and pricing for each policy
- Build and maintain relationships with brokers and clients to ensure quality service and customer satisfaction
- Collaborate with underwriting team members and other departments to achieve company goals and objectives
- Monitor performance of accounts and make recommendations for improvements or changes as needed
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends, regulations and guidelines
- Travel to and complete marketing/sales meeting in assigned territories
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 5 years plus of experience in Casualty underwriting
- Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management within the commercial casualty insurance segment.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and brokers.
- Proficiency in underwriting software, data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Excess experience
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Finance and SalesIndustries
Insurance, Financial Services, and Business Consulting and Services
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