Underwriter, Casualty Construction

Starr Insurance Companies is a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry, and one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the world.  Our talented  and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organizations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce. 

Except as required by law, Starr requires all applicants and employees to be fully vaccinated in accordance with the CDC guidelines.

Casualty Underwriter - Construction

Job Description:

• Develop regional business plan with management

• Assist with implementation of profit center underwriting strategies

• Achieve budgeted premium goals

• Develop retail brokerage relationships- travel is required

• Develop client/prospect relationships – travel is required

• Assist in the development of underwriting support staff as requested

• Adhere to underwriting guidelines

• Other duties as assigned by underwriting management

• Premium booking

• Quote and binder preparation

• Preparation and review of reports

• Pricing of accounts

• Complete account documentation

• Aggressively market to brokers and establish client relationships

• Complete Underwriting Self Audits as assigned

• Report weekly forecast to Home Office

• Other duties as assigned by department manager

Skills/Experience Required:

• Candidate must have solid broker/agent relationships and have expertise in underwriting construction accounts.  The position requires self-resilience, discipline, ability to manage a heavy workload and communicate effectively and continuously with other staff and management. 

• Two to three years multiline primary casualty and/or construction underwriting experience

• Marketing, multi-tasking, computer skills, underwriting, production reporting, business writing and communication. 

• If no designations, will be required to enroll in an industry course of study within 1^st year of hire.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills

• Advanced knowledge in computer applications: Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Demonstrate leadership and time management skills

• Strong organizational skills

• General knowledge of Insurance and Finance

• WC, GL, and AL experience