What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Underwriting Manager - Commercial Casualty position at Starr Companies?
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.
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:
We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to join our team and help us manage our Commercial General Casualty portfolio. The Underwriting Manager will be responsible for reviewing and underwriting complex risks, developing pricing and risk strategies, and building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers and clients. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the market, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a strong track record of achieving profitable results.
Job Responsibilities:
Ensure the ongoing, profitable growth of Starr’s expanding Commercial Casualty operations. In this role, you will be expected to:
- Achieve budgeted regional production and profitability goals
- Develop and expand key broker relationships and drive marketing across the assigned territory
- Build and maintain a pipeline of high-quality target opportunities across the region
- Collaborate with leaders of other profit centers to drive cross-sell of applicable products
- Drive team engagement and culture with a focus on developing members of the team in current and future roles
- Assist with the development and implementation of underwriting strategies
- Monitor claim activity and profitability and proactive adjust strategies as needed
- Forecast and report production to regional and profit center leadership
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CPCU, ARM) is advantageous.
- 7 years of experience in Casualty underwriting, with a proven track record of successful risk assessment and portfolio management.
- Demonstrated expertise in pricing and underwriting within the commercial casualty insurance segment.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
- Proficiency in underwriting software, data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite.
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.
