Underwriter - Middle Market Retail Property

Starr Insurance • Chicago, IL

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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.

Requirements

• 4-7 years underwriting experience including a substantial amount in the general property discipline to include real estate, hospitality and municipality risks.
• Strong portfolio management and production skills with an understanding of the company’s business objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business/work experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite General Property risk exposures on new and renewal business.
• Maintain an existing renewal book of business to a minimum of 90% renewal retention.
• Travel to and conduct client and broker meetings on all major renewals.
• Travel to and complete marketing/sales meetings in assigned territories within the southeast region.
• Ensure underwriting and service standards are met on assigned accounts.
• Review profitability of each account on a quarterly basis in a strong, auditable condition.
• Develop and pursue target accounts.
• Maintain contact with broker and customers in order to foster ongoing business relationships.

Benefits

• First class training and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree