Underwriter, Property

Starr Insurance•Houston, TX

About The Position

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our 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. Starr 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. 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. https://starr.com/About/Careers

Requirements

3-5 years of commercial property underwriting experience and marketplace knowledge
Handle multiple tasks and prioritize
Strong MS Word, Excel, Outlook skills
Travel will be necessary
Analytical mind and customer service oriented
Ability to work in a team environment
Excellent organizational skills
Salesmanship attributes

Responsibilities

Solicit and review new and renewal property submission from various production sources
Analyze submitted documentation according to company underwriting standards and guidelines and request additional information.
Subject to written underwriting authority prepare and present quotation terms and conditions as submitted.
As regards quoted terms or conditions outside underwriting authority, prepare written referral document and submit for approval to appropriate authority.
Review and approve binding terms and conditions for new and renewal business as well as endorsements and amendments to existing policies.
Prepare and approve insurance details for binders and reinsurance layoff sheets for underwriting assistants, in order to book and bill new and renewal accounts.
Set up or review and approve policy forms for all new and renewal policies according to binding terms for policy issuance by U/A including endorsements.
Review and approve final bound policy terms prior to mailing to broker/client in accordance with underwriting standards and guidelines.
Prepare and approve file documentation in accordance with file documentation procedures.
Prepare various Home Office reports as requested or required.
Other duties as may be assigned by manager