Senior Underwriter

Starr Insurance•York, NY

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

5-10 years of marine production underwriting experience, with demonstrated levels of progressive responsibility and analytical skill.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience preferable
Strong knowledge of Ocean Marine forms, terms and conditions.
Strong producer management and production skills with an understanding of the profit center’s business objectives.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee a significant book of business: Take full accountability for the profitability, growth, retention, and overall performance of an assigned portfolio of ocean marine accounts (Cargo, Hull & Machinery, Marine Liabilities). Monitor key metrics like loss ratios, rate adequacy, premium volume, and portfolio health; make strategic renewal, non-renewal, or modification decisions.
Evaluate and underwrite risk: Assess applications for ocean marine insurance (including cargo, hull and machinery, marine liabilities and related coverages) by analyzing risk factors and other data to determine insurability and appropriate terms.
Price and quote policies: Develop pricing, premiums, deductibles, limits, and policy terms/conditions using sound underwriting judgement, market conditions, company guidelines, and personal underwriting authority level to ensure profitability.
Negotiate terms: Skillfully negotiate coverage, rates, and conditions with brokers, agents, insureds, or customers on complex accounts to achieve favorable outcomes while balancing risk and business goals.
Build and maintain relationships: Cultivate strong, long-term partnerships with key agents, brokers, and clients; serve as a primary point of contact for major accounts; drive new business production through proactive marketing, relationship management, and identifying cross-sell or expansion opportunities.
Support business development: Contribute to production goals by identifying opportunities, underwriting new business efficiently, and collaborating on strategic objectives.
Monitor and report: Track loss activity, rate adequacy, market trends, and portfolio performance; provide input on underwriting strategies or improvements. Meets all file documentation standards, comply with underwriting and authority level standards and pass all audits (both internal and external).
Mentor and support junior team members: Provide guidance, training, or oversight to less experienced underwriters; assist in complex risk discussion, decision making, or deal structuring.